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Polaris SPORTSMAN 400 2003 - Wheel Removal;Installation

Polaris SPORTSMAN 400 2003
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MAINTENANCE
2.30
Throttle
assembly
clamp
Align clamp
edge with
knurl
Align throttle control assembly clamp with knurl on
handlebar
WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel
nuts and ensure they aretight. Do not over tightenthe
wheel nuts.
WARNING
Operating an ATV with worn tires will increase
the possibility of the vehicle skidding and pos-
sible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8 (.3 cm) or less.
WHEELS
Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel
nuts and ensure they aretight. Do not over tightenthe
wheel nuts.
WHEEL, HUB, AND SPINDLE
TORQUE T
ABLE
Item Specification
Front Wheel Nuts 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 Nm)
Rear Wheel Nuts 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 Nm)
Front Spindle Nut Refer to procedure listed in
Chapter 7
Rear Hub Retaining Nut 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 Nm)
WHEEL REMOVAL FRONT OR
REAR
Flange Nuts:
Flat side against wheel
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 wheelhub. Be sure the valvestem
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:
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