Wheel Removal; Wheel Installation - Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

MAINTENANCE
Tires
Improperly installed wheels can adversely affect tire wear and vehicle
handling, which can result in serious injury or death. Always ensure that all
nuts are torqued to specification. Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter
pin installed. See your Polaris dealer.

Wheel Removal

1. Stop the engine. Place the transmission in gear. Engage the park
brake.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the
frame.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel.

Wheel Installation

1. Place the transmission
in gear.
2. Engage the park
brake.
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 rota-
tion.
4. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and finger tighten.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 85.
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