Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 6X6 - Manual (Page 98)

95
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Adjustments
Wheel Removal Procedure
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 ar-
rows on the tire point toward
forward rotation.
2. Attach the wheel nuts and fin-
ger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the
ground.
4. Securely tighten the wheel
nuts to the following torque:
S
Torque center and rear wheel nuts to 50 ft. lbs. (6.9 kg/m).
S
Torque front wheel nuts to 20 ft. lbs. (2.1 kg/m).
Tapered side
of nut goes in
Rear Wheel Assembly
CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle handling and
tire wear. Make sure the tapered end of the rear wheel nut goes into
the taper on the wheel.