Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7, Service Manual, Page: 53 / 312

MAINTENANCE
2.35
WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel
nuts and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the
wheel nuts. Apply Loctite
t
271 ( PN 2871954 ) to the
wheel studs whenever reinstalling the wheel nuts.
WHEEL, HUB, AND SPINDLE
TORQUE TABLE
Item Specification
Front Wheel Nuts 27 Ft. Lbs. (37 Nm)
Rear Wheel Nuts 27 Ft. Lbs. (37Nm)
Front Hub Retaining Nut 70 ft.lbs. (90 Nm)
Rear Hub Retaining Nut 80 Ft. Lbs. (108 Nm)
WHEEL REMOVAL FRONT OR
REAR
Front & Rear Wheels
Front & Rear
Wheel Nuts (4)
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Front Hub Nut
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
Rear Hub Nut
80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in Park
and lock the parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a
suitable stand under the footrest frame.
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4. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. With the transmission in Park and the parking
brake locked, place the wheel in the correct
position on the wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem
is toward the outside and rotation arrows on the
tire point toward forward rotation.
2. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Securely tighten the wheel nuts to the proper
torque listed in the table .
CAUTION:
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with
tapered rear wheel nuts, make sure tapered end of nut
goes into taper on wheel.
TIRE PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Maintain proper tire pressure. Refer to the warning
tire pressure decal applied to the vehicle.
Tire Pressure Inspection (PSI - Cold)
Front Rear
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