Ball Joint Service; Removal; Installation - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

STEERING / SUSPENSION

BALL JOINT SERVICE

Removal

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse a ball joint if it has been
removed for any reason.
replaced. Use this removal procedure only when
replacing the ball joint.
1. The A-arm must be removed to perform this procedure
(see "FRONT A-ARMS - Removal / Replacement").
2. Remove the retaining ring from the ball joint.
3. A driver must be used for the removal of the ball joint. Use
the dimensions below to fabricate or locate the correct size
driver to use in the following process.
Driver Dimensions
1.375 in.
(3.49 cm)
1.75 in.
(4.45 cm)
- Outside diameter of driver cannot be any
larger than 1.75 in. (4.45 cm).
- Inside diameter cannot be any smaller than
1.375 in. (3.49 cm).
- Driver must be at least 3 in. (7.62 cm) tall.

Installation

1. Place the A-arm in the correct position for ball joint
installation. Face the A-arm end flat on top of the driver.
Carefully drive the ball joint into place until the ball joint
10.14
If removed, it must be
3 in.
(7.62 cm)
4. Use a press and correct size driver to remove the ball joint
from the A-arm.
Correct
Driver Placement
NOTE: The driver must fit the ball joint housing in
the A-arm. This will allow the ball joint to be properly
pressed out of the A-arm without damaging the A-
arm.
Press out of the A-arm
in this direction
Place driver HERE
to support A-arm
The driver must fit the
inside diameter of the
A-arm end.
Upper A-arm Shown
Upper A-arm Shown