2011 Polaris Ranger RZR ATV Service Manual, Page 191Get this manual
BODYSTEERINGSUSPENSION FRONT A-ARMS
RemovalReplacement
The following procedure details upper and lower A-arm removal and replacement on one side of the vehicle1234Elevate and safely support the front of the vehicle and remove the front wheelRemove lower shock fastener (A) from the upper A-armRemove upper ball joint pinch bolt (B) from bearing carrierUsing soft face hammer, tap on bearing carrier to loosen the upper A-arm ball joint end while lifting upward on the upper A-armCompletely remove the ball joint end from the bearing carrierRemove the front bumper to allow A-arm bolt removalLoosen and remove the upper A-arm through-bolt fastener (C) and remove the upper A-arm from the vehicleExamine A-arm bushings and pivot tube (see "Exploded View")Replace if wornDiscard hardware18If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the A-arm and pivot tube19Install new ball joint into A-armRefer to "Ball Joint Replacement" section20Insert new A-arm bushings and pivot tube into new A-arm21Install new lower A-arm assembly onto vehicle frameTorque new bolt to specification22Insert lower A-arm ball joint end into the bearing carrierInstall lower ball joint pinch bolt (E) into the bearing carrier and torque bolt to specification