Drive Shaft Boot Inspection; Wheel Removal; Wheel Installation; Tire Inspection - Polaris RZR XP Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

DRIVE SHAFT BOOT INSPECTION

Inspect the front and rear drive shaft boots
damage, tears, wear or leaking grease. If the boots
exhibit any of these symptoms, they should be replaced.
Check to see the boot clamps
Refer to Drive Shaft CV Joint / Boot Replacement for
drive shaft boot replacement.

WHEEL REMOVAL

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK and stop the engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. If wheel hub removal
is required, remove the wheel cap, 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.

WHEEL INSTALLATION

1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.
2. Place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel
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hub . Be sure the valve stem
outside and rotation arrows on the tire point toward
forward rotation.
3. Attach the wheel nuts
4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut
torque specification.
TORQUE
Wheel Lug Nuts:
120 ft-lbs (163 Nm)
Hub Castle Nuts:
180 ft-lbs (244 Nm)
2.46
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are properly positioned.
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is toward the
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and finger tighten them.
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to the proper
6. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin
after the hub nut has been tightened. If the holes do
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not line up, turn the hub nut counter-clockwise until
the cotter pin can be installed.
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle

TIRE INSPECTION

• Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle
maneuverability.
• When replacing a tire always use original equipment
size and type.
• The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect
vehicle handling.
Replace if 1/8" (3 mm) or less.
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CAUTION
handling and tire wear.
MEASUREMENT
Tire Lug Service Limit:
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