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MAINTENANCE
Tires
Operating your vehicle with worn tires, improperly inflated tires, non-standard tires or improperly
installed tires will affect vehicle handling and could cause an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Always follow all tire maintenance procedures as outlined in this manual and on the labels on
the vehicle. Always use original equipment size and type when replacing tires.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is
worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or less.
Axle and Wheel Nut Torque
Specifications
Inspect the following items occasionally for tightness, and if they've been loosened for main-
tenance service. Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.
Wheel Removal
1. Apply the brakes. Set the park brake. Turn the key off.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. Set the park brake. 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.
WARNING! Improperly installed wheels can adversely affect tire wear and vehicle handling, which can
result in serious injury or death. Always ensure that all nuts are torqued to specification. Do not service
axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. See your POLARIS dealer.
2. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and finger tighten.
3. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 46.
Nut Type Location Nut Torque
Lug Nut (Aluminum Wheels) Front and Rear 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
PLUS 1/4 TURN
(90 degrees)
Nut and Washer (Steel Wheels) Front and Rear 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm)
Spindle Nut Front 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
Hub Retaining Nuts Center and Rear 110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm)
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