Rear Hub And Bearing/Spindle (6 Passenger & Long Back Extra Duty) (E6, E6S, Elxd) - Polaris GEM E Series Service Manual

2 - 10 SUSPENSION AND STEERING
REAR HUB AND
BEARING/SPINDLE
(6 PASSENGER & LONG
BACK EXTRA DUTY)
(e6, e6S, eLXD)
Fig. 7 Rear Hub and Bearing/Spindle
1 - Assy. Brake - LH Rear
2 - Assy. Hub - Rear
3 - Spindle - Rear
4 - Drum 5 - Bolt
5 - Dust Cover
6 - Hex Nut
7 - Hex Bolt
8 - Lock Washer
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Brake line to wheel/master cylinder
Brake, drum assembly to rear axle
Brake, parking – cable mount to rear
suspension
Rear suspension frame to frame
Shock absorber lower bolt
Shock absorber upper bolt
Wheel lug nuts
GEM Service Manual
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable
hoist.
2. Remove the hubcap.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove the brake drum.
5. Remove the bearing dust cap
6. Remove the hub bearing retainer.
7. Remove the rear hub and bearing.
8. Remove the bolts and rear spindle.
NOTE: Support the backing plate assemblies to
protect the brake lines and parking brake
cables.
INSTALLATION
1. Install bolts for the backing plate and rear
spindle. Note: Apply thread sealer to spindle
bolts. Tighten bolts to 75 ft-lbs.
2. Install the rear hub and bearing. Tighten
3. Install the hub and bearing. Torque to
165 ft-lbs.
4. Install the dust cap.
5. Install the brake drum.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten just
snug.
7. Tighten the lug nuts to 65 ft-lbs.
8. Install the hubcap.
9. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
10. Tighten the rear suspension to frame bolts to
60 ft-lbs.
11. Tighten the spring/shock absorber bolts to
60 ft-lbs.
Thread Size Use
Loctite®
242
NO
M8 x 1.25 NO
½" x 13 NO
M12 x 1.75 NO
M12 x 1.75 NO
M12 x 1.75 NO
12mm NO
Inch- Foot-
Pounds Pounds
37 ---
--- 19
--- 50
--- 60
--- 60
--- 60
--- 65
November 2007