Polaris 2014 RZR XP 1000 Service Manual page 234

12. Insert upper A-arm ball joint end into the bearing
carrier. Install upper ball joint pinch bolt into the
bearing carrier and torque bolt to specification.
Front Ball Joint Pinch Bolts:
42 ft-lbs (57 Nm)
13. Attach shock to A-arm with fastener. Torque lower
shock bolt to specification.
Front Shock Mounting Bolts:
44 ft-lb (60 Nm)
Lower A-Arm
14. Remove lower ball joint pinch bolt (Item 5) from
bearing carrier.
15. Using a soft face hammer, tap on bearing carrier to
loosen the lower A-arm ball joint end while pushing
downward on the lower A-arm. Completely remove
the ball joint end from the bearing carrier.
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16. Loosen and remove the lower A-arm front through-
bolt fastener (Item 6) and rear through-bolt fastener
(Item 7). Remove the lower A-arm from the vehicle.
17. Examine A-arm bushings and pivot tube. Replace if
worn. Discard hardware.
18. If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the A-
arm and pivot tube.
19. Install new ball joint into A-arm. Refer to "Ball Joint
Replacement" section.
20. Insert new A-arm bushings and pivot tube into new
A-arm. A light press force may be needed.
21. Install new lower A-arm assembly onto vehicle
frame. Torque new bolt to specification.
22. Insert lower A-arm ball joint end into the bearing
carrier. Install lower ball joint pinch bolt into the
bearing carrier and torque bolt to specification.
WARNING
Upon A-arm installation, test vehicle at low speeds
before putting into service.
Lower A-arm Bolts:
44 ft-lb (60 Nm)
Front Ball Joint Pinch Bolts:
42 ft-lbs (57 Nm)
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