hub lock nut/fluid amount

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Oct 13, 2011 | 04:20 PM

stendori

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hub lock nut/fluid amount

is 12 ft lbs of torque correct on tightening the castle nut on the front hubs? what is the correct amount of fluid? this book sats 2.5 ozs but i thouhg tit was at least 3 ozs? thanks.

Oct 13, 2011 | 05:01 PM

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The book says 14 lbs., turn the hud a few times, loosen nut, then torque to 12 lbs. Put fluid in and turn hole to 4:00 position to remove excess.

Oct 13, 2011 | 05:10 PM

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Wish this was a sticky. ATV Time :: View topic - Polaris Demand Drive Hub Q&A Picture Guide to Service

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Spin the hub a few revolutions and loosen the nut to finger tight. Now tighten nut to 124 In. Lb. to a maximum of 144 In. Lb. in order for a hole to line up to install the cotter pin

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Basically you want to fill the hub with fluid until oil is just starting to run out with the fill hole when it is at the 4 or 8 o'clock position. How you do this is your call, I myself put the hole at 12 o'clock and fill then turn the hub to the 4 or 8 and let any excess drain off, however I suggest you fill the hub a little high, wait 10 minutes then check it as that gives the oil time to run to the back. If you need to add, add, if its too high let some drain off.