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Maintenance, Tires, Warning – Polaris 2008 Ranger RZR User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Tires

Wheel Removal

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK. Stop the engine.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
4. Elevate the side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the

frame.

5. Remove the wheel nuts and washers. Remove the wheel.

Wheel Installation

1. Place the transmis-

sion in PARK.

2. 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 for-

ward rotation.

3. Attach the wheel

nuts and washers

and finger tighten.

4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts to specification. See page 109.

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.