Front Hub Bearing Adjustment (Awd Models) - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

Front Hub Bearing Adjustment (AWD Models)
FINAL DRIVE
Hub/Wheel Bearing Installation
NOTE: Some 1996 to present AWD models use a cotter pin and castle nut to secure the hub. Refer to page
7.13a.
FlexLoc™ Nut Axles
1. Torque spindle nut (A) to 400 inch Ibs. and back nut
off 1/2-3/4 turn.
2. Tighten nut again and read the force it takes to
rotate the lock nut (nut rolling torque)using a dial or
beam style torque wrench. NOTE: Rolling torque
on FlexLoc nuts should be 75 to 150 inch Ibs. If the
rolling torque is less than 75 inch Ibs. the nut
should be replaced. To achieve the final torque,
add the nut rolling torque plus 100 inch Ibs. and
record this reading.
3. Rotate hub several revolutions. Rotate front drive
axles by elevating rear of machine and turning rear
axle. Re-torque to the reading recorded in step 2.
4. Reinstall hub cap.
5. Remove fill check plug and rotate hole to either
4:00 or 8:00 position.
6. Fill with Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid until fluid
trickles out. NOTE: Do not force the oil into the
hub under pressure. This can cause seal damage
and leaking.
7. Reinstall plug.
8. Reinstall brake caliper assembly. Torque retaining
bolts to 18 ft. Ibs. (2.5 kg-m).
9. Reinstall front wheels. Torque retaining nuts to 15
ft. Ibs. (2.1 kg-m).
10. Carefully lower vehicle.
11. Field test vehicle for proper operation of brake
system and AWD operation.
12. Some 1996 to present models use three screws to
secure the hub cap in place. Install screws and
torque to specification.
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