Final Drive / Wheel And Tire; Wheel And Hub Torque Table; Wheel Removal; Wheel Installation - Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual

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FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND TIRE

Wheel and Hub Torque Table

Item Nut Type
Aluminum Wheels Lug Nut
(Cast) #1
Steel Wheels Flange Nut
(Black / Camo) #2
Hub Retaining
Nuts
#1
Aluminum Wheel
30 ft-lbs + 90° (1/4 turn)
NOTE: Do not lubricate the stud or the lug nut.

Wheel Removal

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK (P) and stop the
engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. If wheel hub removal
is required, remove the cotter pin and loosen the hub
nut slightly.
4. Elevate the appropriate side of the vehicle by placing
a suitable stand under the frame.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
6. If hub removal is required, remove the hub nut and
washers.
2.28
Specification
30 ft-lbs + 90° (1/4 turn)
27 ft-lbs (37 Nm)
- 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm)
Steel Wheel
27 ft-lbs (37 Nm)
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Wheel Installation

1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK (P).
2. Install the wheel hub, washers, and hub nut, if
previously removed.
3. 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.
4. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut to the proper
torque specification listed in the torque table at the
beginning of this section.
7. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after
#2
the hub nut has been tightened.
Note
Tire Rotation
(RZR Only)
Wheel Nuts (4)
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.
Use a new
cotter pin
Hub Nut
Valve stem
facing outward
CAUTION