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

Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
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1. Shock absorber lower bolt
2. Lower suspension arm
Separate ball joint from knuckle.
Remove bolts retaining lower suspension arm to
frame.
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1. Lower suspension arm
2. Lower suspension arm bolts
Remove lower suspension arm from vehicle.
Lower Suspension 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 lower suspension arm
3. Pivot bushings
4. Sleeves
Install lower suspension arm on vehicle using the
front suspension plate.
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1. Front suspension plate
2. Lower suspension arm front bolt
3. Lower suspension arm
CAUTION: Do not omit this plate. The struc-
tural solidity of the frame would be greatly af-
fected.
Lubricate grease fittings.

LOWER BALL JOINT

Lower Ball Joint Inspection
Inspect ball joint end for damage.
Ensure it's moving freely without play.
Replace ball joint as required.
Lower Ball Joint Removal
LOWER 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
lower suspension arm while hot.
, see proce-
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