Polaris Sportsman 450 2021 Owner's Manual page 128

MAINTENANCE
WHEEL REMOVAL
Do not service axle nuts that have a cotter pin installed. Your authorized dealer
1. Stop the engine, place the
transmission in park and lock the
parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by
placing a suitable stand under the
footrest frame.
Ensure vehicle is properly lifted and supported prior to service.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and washers and remove the wheel.
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Place the wheel on the hub with the valve stem toward the outside and
rotation arrows on the tire pointing toward forward rotation (if equipped).
4. Install the wheel nuts and finger-tighten them.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the wheel nuts to specification.
Loose nuts could cause a tire to come off during operation, which could result
in an accident or overturn. Always ensure that all nuts are torqued to
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specification.