FINAL DRIVE
7.5
AWD FRONT HUB BEARING
ADJUSTMENT
W ARNING
Thefollowingbearingadjustmentsareveryimportant.
Incorrect adjustment will increase bearing wear,
reduce braking action, and may affect front drive hub
engagement, which could result in serious personal
injury or death.
1. Torque spindle nut to 160-170 inch lbs. (13
Nm--14Nm) while rotating hub continuously.
2. Back off nut 1/2 turn.
3. Rotate axle several revolutions by raising rear of
machine and rotating rear wheels with the
machine in gear.
4. Re-torque hub nut to 108-144 inch lbs. (12 --16
Nm).
Front Spindle Nut Torque:
108-144 in. lbs.
Brake Caliper Retaining Bolt Torque:
18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
5. Install cotter pin. Bend each leg of cotter pin
around castle nut in different directions.
NOTE: Ifcotterpinholedoesnotalign, tightenslightly
to align and install pin. Do not exceed 144 in. lbs.(16
Nm).
6. Reinstall hub cap.
7. Remove fill check plug and rotate hole to either
4:00 or 8:00 position.
8. Fill with Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub
Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid
until fluidtrickles out. NOTE: Do not force the oil
into thehub under pressure. Thiscan causeseal
damage and leaks.
Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
(PN 2871654) (8 oz.)
9. Reinstall plug.