Upper Ball Joint - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
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1. Upper ball joint bolt
2. Knuckle
Remove ball joint from knuckle.
Remove bolts retaining upper suspension arm to
frame.
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1. Upper suspension arm
2. Upper suspension arm bolts
Remove upper suspension arm from vehicle.
Upper Suspension Arm Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Use the following illustration to position all parts
in proper order.
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1. Front of vehicle
2. LH upper suspension arm
3. Flat washer
4. Pivot bushings
5. Sleeves
6. Wear caps
Lubricate grease fittings.
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UPPER BALL JOINT

Upper Ball Joint Inspection
Inspect ball joint end for damage.
Ensure it's moving freely without play.
Replace ball joint as required.
Upper Ball Joint Removal
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove
dure above.
Remove circlip securing ball joint to suspension
arm.
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1. Circlip
Apply localized heat to break adhesive product.
Using a press and the ball joint remover (P/N 529
036 121) as a support, drive ball joint out of the
upper suspension arm while hot.
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1. Ball joint remover
2. Press
Upper Ball Joint Installation
Cured product on suspension arm can be removed
using a combination of Loctite Chisel (gasket re-
mover) (P/N 413 708 500) and a brass wire brush.
, see proce-
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