Polaris Sportsman 400, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.39
WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel nuts
and ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the wheel
nuts.
WHEEL, HUB, AND SPINDLE TORQUE TABLE
Item Specification
Front Wheel Nuts 20 Ft. Lbs.
Rear Wheel Nuts 20 Ft. Lbs.
Front Spindle Nut Refer to procedure listed in Chapter 7
Rear Hub Retaining Nut 100 Ft. Lbs.
WHEEL REMOVAL FRONT OR REAR
1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear
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.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. With the transmission in gear 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 above.
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.
Flange Nuts:
Flat side against wheel