2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI/X2/Touring/500 H.O. Service Manual, Page 50Get this manual
MAINTENANCE Controls Wheel, Hub, And Spindle Torque Table
Item SteelFront Wheel Nuts SteelRear Wheel Nuts Aluminum Front Wheel Nuts Aluminum Rear Wheel Nuts Front Hub Retaining Nut Rear Hub Retaining Nut Check controls for proper operation, positioning and adjustmentBrake control and switch must be positioned to allow brake lever to travel throughout entire range without contacting switch bodyThrottle assembly clamp Specification 27 FtLbs(37 Nm) 27 FtLbs(37Nm) 90 FtLbs(122 Nm) 90 FtLbs(122 Nm) 60 ft.lbs(81 Nm) 80 FtLbs(109 Nm)
Wheel Removal Front or Rear
FrontRear Wheels FrontRear Wheel Nuts (4) See table Below
Front Hub Nut 60 ftlbs(81 Nm)
Align clamp edge with knurl Align throttle control assembly clamp with knurl on handlebar