2009 Arctic Cat Prowler XT/XTX ATV Service Manual, Page 148Get this manual
3Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods, sleeves, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets for cracks, leaks, and bendsINSTALLING 1Place the shock absorber spring over the shock absorber, compress the spring, and install the retainer2Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate) into shock eyelet; then install shock with two cap screws and nutsTighten all nuts to 33 ft-lb ! CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 33 ft-lb specification or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged
5Remove the hub assembly6Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut securing the tie rod end to the knuckle; then remove the tie rod end from the knuckle7Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints to the knuckle
NOTE: The rear shock absorber-to-lower A-arm torque factor is 20 ft-lb