Wheel Removal; Wheel Installation - Polaris RANGER 800 EFI Midsize Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Tires

Wheel Removal

1. Apply the brakes.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
5. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the frame.
6. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel.

Wheel Installation

1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. 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 rotation.
WARNING! 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.
3. Attach the wheel nuts and washers and fin-
ger tighten.
4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 75.
Power Steering Unit
If your model is equipped with power steering,
frequently clean the areas around and on the power
steering unit to allow proper cooling. Clean these
areas thoroughly.
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Clean Often