Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual page 120

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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the brake
hoses from the calipers for this procedure.
7. Remove the two brake calipers. Account for the four
cap screws.
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NOTE: Do not allow the brake calipers to hang from
their cable/hose.
8. Remove the tie rod cotter pins and discard the pins.
9. Remove the tie rod lock nuts.
10. Remove the 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.
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11. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle.
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12. 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.
13. Remove the lower shock bolts. Account for the lock
nuts; then move the shocks aside and secure them
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with a strap.
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14. Remove the upper A-arm lock nuts and cap screws;
then remove the A-arms.
CAUTION
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