Arctic Cat 2013 Prowler XT Service Manual page 177

8. Disconnect the front drive actuator connector from
the main harness.
9. Remove the lower and upper ball joint cap screws
taking care not to strip the threads on the ball joint
shaft; then using a rubber mallet, tap the end of the
axle and free it from the knuckle assembly.
10. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle.
6-4
PR264A
11. Support the axle to not allow it to drop or hang.
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed to
drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint may occur.
12. Remove the lower shock cap screws. Account for the
lock nuts; then move the shocks and upper A-arm up
and secure them with a strap.
PR191
13. On the XTZ, scribe match marks on the front input
drive flange and the front drive yoke flange; then
remove the cap screws securing the yoke and flange.
Separate the flanges but do not remove the drive-
shaft.
PR193
14. Push the axle shaft toward the differential to release
the "plunge" coupler; then remove the axle from the
differential. Repeat for the opposite side.
CAUTION
PR222
PR200
PR198A