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MAINTENANCE

WHEEL INSTALLATION TIRE INSPECTION
1. With the transmission in gear and wheels chocked, • Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle
place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel maneuverability.
hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside • When replacing a tire always use original equipment
and rotation arrows on the tire point toward forward size and type.
rotation.
• The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect
2. Attach the washers (if applicable) and wheel nuts vehicle handling.
and finger tighten them.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
4. Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Steel: 27 ft-lbs
(37 Nm)
Aluminum: 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) + 1/4 Turn

CAUTION
If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle
handling and tire wear. On vehicles with tapered wheel
nuts, make sure the tapered end of the nut goes into
the taper on wheel.

MEASUREMENT
Tire Lug Service Limit:
Replace if 1/8″ (3 mm) or less.

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 usable tread depth has worn out.

2.40 9926803 R06 - 2014-2016 Sportsman 325 / ETX / 450 HO / 570 Service Manual
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