2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EFI EPS Service Manual, Page 273Get this manual
STEERINGSUSPENSION Removal
The following procedure details upper and lower A-arm removal and replacement on one side of the vehicle1Elevate and safely support the rear of the vehicle and remove the rear wheel10Remove the fastener retaining the stabilizer linkage to the lower A-arm
Upper A-arm Removal 234Remove the through-bolt fastener attaching the upper Aarm to the bearing carrier (see "Exploded View")Remove the through-bolt fasteners attaching the upper Aarm to the frame and remove the A-arm from the vehicleExamine A-arm and bearing carrier bushings and pivot shafts (see "Exploded View")Replace if worn and discard the hardware
The locking agent on the existing bolts was destroyed during removalDO NOT reuse old hardwareSerious injury or death could result if fasteners come loose during operation56If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the a-arm and pivot shaftsInsert new bushings and pivot shafts into the new A-arm
11Remove the through-bolt fasteners attaching the lower Aarm to the frame and remove the A-arm from the vehicle12Examine A-arm and bearing carrier bushings and pivot shafts (see "Exploded View")Replace if worn and discard the hardware13If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the a-arm and pivot shafts14Insert new bushings and pivot shafts into the new A-arm