2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual 9923412, Page 290Get this manual
FINAL DRIVE 7Remove the two brake caliper attaching bolts
CAUTION
Do not hang the caliper by the brake lineUse wire to hang the caliper to prevent possible damage to the brake line
10Remove lower A-arm from ball joint using ball joint fork tool
11Pull strut assembly out while pivoting the CV drive shaft away until it clears the strut assembly