Wheel Installation; Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; Front Wheel Hub Tightening - Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Wheel Installation

1. Place the transmission in park
and lock the parking brake.
2. Place the wheel on the
wheel hub with the valve stem
toward the outside and
rotation arrows on the tire
pointing toward forward
rotation.
3. Install the wheel nuts and finger
tighten.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts according to the wheel nut torque
specifications chart.
NOTE: All nuts that have a cotter pin installed must be serviced by an
authorized Polaris dealer.

Wheel Nut Torque Specifications

Check the wheel nut torques occasionally and when they've been
loosened for maintenance service.
Bolt Size
Front 3/8"
Rear 3/8"

Front Wheel Hub Tightening

Front wheel bearing tightness and spindle nut retention are critical
component operations. All service must be performed by your
authorized Polaris dealer.
Sportsman 700
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
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