2001 Bombardier DS 650 Shop Manual 704 100 011, Page 143Get this manual
Section 08 SUSPENSION Subsection 02 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
Inspection
Check lower A-arm for cracks, distortion or other damagesReplace as requiredInspect pivot bushings for wear or damagesReplace pivot bushings if necessaryCheck ball joint bellows on lower A-arm for cracks or any other damage and inspect ball joint stud for damagesEnsure stud is moving freelyRefer to BALL JOINT section below
4, BALL JOINT
Inspection
Upper Ball Joint Take the top of tire and check upper ball joint lateral play, by push and pullThe maximum lateral play should be 1.5 mm (0.060 in)If the lateral play is out of specification, change the ball joints
Installation
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedureHowever, pay attention to the followingPosition lower A-arm and install bolts no13 and nutsTorque nuts to 70 Nm (52 lbfft)Attach lower A-arm to knuckleInstall hardened washer no11 and castellated nut no10Torque to 50 Nm (37 lbfft)Finish by the hand tighteningInstall new cotter pinBoth ends of cotter pins must be foldedNOTE: Do not interchange left and right tiresCheck direction of rotation mark on tires