Polaris GEM e4 Service Manual

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 2 - 9
November 2007 GEM Service Manual
INSTALLATION
1. Move the frame/axle assembly into position on
the rear of vehicle frame.
2. Install the bolts attaching the frame/axle
assembly to rear trailing arms. Tighten just
snug.
3. Install the spring/shock assembly mounting
bolts with 3/4-inch wrench and socket. Tighten
just snug.
4. Install bolts securing brake lines to axle.
5. Remove support from rear axle assembly.
6. (Vehicles with spat only) If installing the rear
axle only, install the spat bracket. See Spat
Bracket in Body section.
7. Attach the rear drum brake assemblies.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the
lug nuts just snug.
9. Tighten wheel lug nuts to 65 ft-lbs.
10. Install the hubcap.
11. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
12. Tighten rear suspension frame-to-frame bolts to
60 ft-lbs.
13. Tighten spring/shock absorber mounting bolts
to 60 ft-lbs.
REAR SUSPENSION
FRAME/AXLE
(6 PASSENGER & LONG
BACK EXTRA DUTY)
(e6, e6S, eLXD)
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable
hoist.
2. Remove the hubcap.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the brake drum.
5. (Vehicles with Spat). If removing the rear axle
only, remove the spat bracket. See Spat
Bracket in Body section.
6. Make sure to properly support the rear
Frame/Axle assembly.
7. Remove the bolts securing the brake lines to
the axle.
8. Remove the rear hub and bearing.
9. Remove
the rear spindles.
10. Note: Support the backing plate assemblies to
protect the brake lines and parking brake
cables.
11. Remove the lower spring/shock bolts with a 3/4
inch wrench and socket.
12. Remove the bolts attaching the frame/axle
assembly to the rear trailing arms.
13. Remove the frame/axle assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Move the frame/axle assembly into position on
the rear of the vehicle frame.
2. Install the bolts attaching the frame/axle
assembly to the rear trailing arms. Tighten just
snug.
3. Install the spring/shock assembly mounting
bolts with a 3/4 inch wrench and socket.
Tighten just snug.
4. Install the rear spindles and position the
backing plate assemblies. Apply thread sealer
to the bolts and torque to 75 ft-lbs.
5. Install the hub and bearing. Torque to
165 ft-lbs.
6. Install the bolts securing the brake lines to the
axle.
7. (Vehicles with Spat). If installing the rear axle
only, install the spat bracket. See Spat Bracket
in Body section.
8. Install the brake drum.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten just
snug.
10. Tighten the lug nuts to 65 ft-lbs.
11. Install the hubcap.
12. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
13. Tighten the rear suspension to frame bolts to
14. 60 ft-lbs.
15. Tighten the spring/shock absorber bolts to
60 ft-lbs.

Polaris GEM e4 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	GEM e4
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English