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GENERAL INFORMATION
CV Shaft Boot Inspection
Inspect the CV shaft boots in the front and rear of the RANGER
for damage, tears, wear, or leaking grease. If the rubber boot
exhibits any of these symptoms, replace the boot. Refer to
Chapter 7 for CV boot replacement, or have you Polaris dealer
replace the boot.
Wheel Removal
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 washers 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 washers (if applicable) and 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 torque table at the beginning of this section.
Tire Inspection
• Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle
maneuverability.
• When replacing a tire always use original equipment
size and type.
• The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect
vehicle handling.
Tire Tread Depth
Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or
less.
Inspect Boots
Front & Rear
Wheel Nuts (4)
Front Hub Nut
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm)
Rear Hub Nut
110 ft. lbs. (150 Nm)
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.
WARNING
Operating a RANGER with worn tires will
increase the possibility of the vehicle skidding
easily with possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8", (.3 cm) or less.
Tread
Depth 1/8" (3 mm)
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