2009 Arctic Cat Prowler XT/XTX ATV Service Manual, Page 161Get this manual
5Remove the hub assembly6Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and remove the tie rod end from the knuckle7Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints in the knuckle PR333A
3Apply green Loctite #270 to the cap screw; then secure the lower steering shaft joint to the pinion shaft making sure the pinion shaft does not protrude into the joint beyond the clamping surfaceTighten to 36 ft-lbPR193
8Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then remove the knuckle9Remove the snap ring securing the bearing in the knuckle; then press the bearing out of the knuckle
! WARNING
Allowing the lower steering shaft joint to extend too far onto the pinion shaft could cause binding or lock-up of the steering joint resulting in loss of steering control
4Install the upper steering shaft (see Upper Steering Shaft in this section)