Wheel Installation; Tire Inspection - Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Service Manual

Wheel Installation

1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK (P).
2. Install th e wh eel hub, washe rs, an d hub n ut, if
previously removed.
3. 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 t
rotation.
4. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Torque the whee l nuts and/or hub nut to the proper
torque specification listed in th e tor que table at the
beginning of this section.
7. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after
the hub nut has been tightened.
Note
Tire Rotation
(RZR Only)
Wheel Nuts (4)
CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect
vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with
tapered rear wheel nuts, make sure tapered end
of nut goes into taper on wheel.
ire point towa rd fo rward
Use a new
cotter pin
Hub Nut
Valve stem
facing outward
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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.
WARNING
Operating with worn tires will increase the
possibility of the vehicle skidding easily with
possible loss of control.
Worn tires can cause an accident.
Always replace tires when the tread depth
measures 1/8", (.3 cm) or less.
Tire Tread Depth
Replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or
less.
MAINTENANCE
Tread
Depth 1/8" (3 mm)
2.29
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