2001 Polaris Sportsman 400-500 DUSE and H.O. Service Manual, Page 178Get this manual

2001 Polaris Sportsman 400-500 DUSE and H.O. Service Manual, Page 178

BODYSTEERINGSUSPENSION
A-ARM REPLACEMENT
1Elevate and safely support vehicle with weight removed from front wheel(s)2Remove cotter pin from ball joint stud at wheel end of A-arm and loosen nut until it is flush with end of stud3Using soft face hammer, tap nut to loosen A-arm from boltRemove nut and A-arm from hub strut assembly4Loosen two bolts on A-arm tube by alternating each about 13 of the way until A-arm can be removed5Examine A-arm shaftReplace if wornDiscard hardware6Insert A-arm shaft into new A-armNOTE: On AWD models, install CV joint shieldsSee IllVehicle Frame Bolt 30 ftlbs(41 Nm)

Bolt 30 ftlbs(41 Nm) Washer A-Arm Tube A-Arm Shaft

Grease Fitting Ball Joint Stud Loctite 242 ftlbs(11 Nm)

25 ftlbs (35 Nm)CV Joint Shield (AWD Models)

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