Front Suspension Inspection; Rear Suspension Inspection; Controls; Wheels - Polaris Hawkeye Repair Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Compress and release front suspension. Damping should
be smooth throughout the range of travel.
Check all front suspension components for wear or damage.
Inspect front shocks for leakage.

REAR SUSPENSION INSPECTION

Compress and release rear suspension. Damping should
be smooth throughout the range of travel.
• Check all rear suspension components for wear or
damage.
• Inspect shock for leakage.
Shock Spanner Wrench
(PN 2870872)

CONTROLS

Check controls for proper operation, positioning and
adjustment.
• Brake control and switch must be positioned to
allow brake lever to travel throughout entire range
without contacting switch body.

WHEELS

Inspect all wheels for runout or damage. Check wheel nuts and
ensure they are tight. Do not over tighten the wheel nuts.

WHEEL, HUB, AND SPINDLE

TORQUE TABLE
Item
Front Wheel Nuts
Rear Wheel Nuts
Hub Retaining Nut
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Specification
27 Ft. Lbs. (37Nm)
27 Ft. Lbs. (37Nm)
80 Ft. Lbs. (108 Nm)
WHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALL- FRONT OR
REAR
Wheel Removal
1. Stop the engine, place the transmission in gear and lock the
parking brake.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
3. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand
under the footrest frame.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
Wheel Installation
1. With the transmission in gear and the parking brake locked,
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.
NOTE:Apply an anti-seize compound on the front
wheel spindle before hub/wheel installation.
2. Attach the wheel nuts and finger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Securely tighten the wheel nuts to the proper torque listed
in the table.
CAUTION
Improperly installed wheels 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.
Wheel
Hub Retaining Nut
80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)
MAINTENANCE
Wheel Nuts (4)
27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm)
Cotter
Key
2.25