Wheel Installation; Wheel Nut Torque Specifications; Front Wheel Hub Tightening - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Wheel Installation

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.
1. Place the transmission in park and lock the parking brake.
2. Place the wheel on the wheel hub with the valve stem toward the
outside and rotation arrows on the tire pointing toward forward
rotation.
3. Install the wheel nuts and finger tighten.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts to specification.

Wheel Nut Torque Specifications

Check the wheel nut torques occasionally and when they've been
loosened for maintenance service.
Wheel Type (Color)
Aluminum (Silver)
Steel (Black or Camo)

Front Wheel Hub Tightening

Front wheel bearing tightness and spindle nut retention are critical
component operations. All service must be performed by your
authorized Polaris dealer.
90 ft. lbs.
(122 Nm)
Nut Torque
90 ft. lbs. (122 Nm)
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
27 ft. lbs.
(37 Nm)
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