Polaris RANGER XP 1000 2018-2019, Service Manual

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9929399 R01 - 2018-2019 RANGER XP/ CREW 900/1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT INSPECTION
Inspect the front and rear drive shaft boots
q
for
damage, tears, wear or leaking grease. If the boots
exhibit any of these symptoms, they should be replaced.
Check to see the boot clamps
w
are properly positioned.
WHEEL REMOVAL
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK and stop the engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts
q
slightly. If wheel hub
removal is required, remove the wheel cap
w
, cotter
pin
e
and loosen the hub nut
r
slightly.
NOTICE
Limited Edition models with aluminum wheels require a
thin wall socket to loosen or tighten the wheel nuts
without damaging the finish of the rim. The wheel nut
requires a 19 mm thin wall socket with an O.D. less
than 24.7 mm to allow it to clear the rim.
4. Elevate the appropriate side of the vehicle by placing
a suitable stand under the frame.
5. Remove the wheel nuts
q
and remove the wheel
t
.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.
2. Install the wheel on the wheel hub with the valve
stem toward the outside. Be sure rotation arrow on
the tire (if applicable) point toward forward rotation.
3. Attach the wheel nuts
q
and finger tighten them.
4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
NOTICE
Limited Edition models with aluminum wheels require a
thin wall socket to loosen or tighten the wheel nuts
without damaging the finish of the rim. The wheel nut
requires a 19 mm thin wall socket with an O.D. less
than 24.7 mm to allow it to clear the rim.
5. Torque wheel nuts
q
and/or hub nut
r
to the proper
specification.
TORQUE
Wheel Nuts (Steel Wheels):
60 lb-ft (81 Nm)
Wheel Nuts (Cast Aluminum Wheels):
120 lb-ft (163 Nm)
Front Wheel Hub Castle Nuts:
80 lb-ft (108 Nm)
Rear Wheel Hub Castle Nuts:
110 lb-ft (149 Nm)
NOTICE
Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
6. If wheel hub nut was removed, install a new cotter
pin
e
after the hub castle nut has been tightened. If
the holes do not line up, turn the castle nut counter-
clockwise until the cotter pin can be installed.
CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle
handling and tire wear. On vehicles with tapered wheel
nuts, make sure tapered end of nut goes into taper on
wheel.
MAINTENANCE