Polaris Sportsman 400 Service Manual page 34

MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION, CONT.
5. Front Drive
Axle
U-Joint
Ill. Item
#
4 Demand 4 Hubs -
All Wheel Drive
ATVs
5 Front Drive Axle "U"
Joints
6 Ball Joint
7 Front A-Arm Pivot
Shaft
8 Tie Rod Ends
9 Steering Post Bush-
ings
* More often under severe use, such as operated in water or under severe loads.
Semi-annually or 50 hours of operation (refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information)
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More often under severe conditions (operating in water or hauling heavy loads)
Annually or 100 hours of operation (refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information)
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More often under severe conditions (operating in water or hauling heavy loads)
Grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as Polaris Premium All Season Grease, Conoco Superlube M or
¢
Mobilegrease Special
2.6
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9. Steering Post
Bushings
Lower
Upper
Lube Rec.
Polaris Demand Remove filler hole screw in hubs. Rotate wheels to
Drive Hub Fluid or 4 or 8 O'clock position. If lubricant is not visible add
ATF Type F until it flows from filler hole. Reinstall screw.
Polaris U-Joint Locate grease fitting and grease with grease gun.
Grease¢
Polaris All Season Locate grease fitting on back side of struts and
Grease¢ grease with grease gun.
Polaris All Season Locate grease fitting on pivot shaft and grease with
Grease¢ grease gun.
Polaris All Season Lift boot. Clean away dirt and grease. Apply fresh
Grease¢ grease by hand and reassemble.
All Season Locate fittings on upper and lower steering post and
Grease¢ grease with grease gun.
8. Tie Rod End
7. Front A-Arm
Pivot Shaft
6. Ball Joint
Method
4. Demand 4 Hubs
4 or 8 O'clock position-
(end view)
Frequency*
Semi-annually
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Semi-annually
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Semi-annually
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Semi-annually
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Semi-annually
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Semi-annually
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