A-Arm Replacement - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION

A-Arm Replacement

1. Elevate and safely support vehicle with weight
removed from front wheel(s).
2. Remove cotter pin from ball joint stud at wheel end of
A-arm and loosen nut until it is flush with end of stud.
3. Using a soft face hammer, tap nut to loosen A-arm
from bolt. Remove nut and A-arm from hub strut
assembly.
4. Loosen two bolts on A-arm tube by alternating each
about 1/3 of the way until A-arm can be removed.
5. Examine A-arm shaft. Replace if worn. Discard
hardware.
6. Insert A-arm shaft into new A-arm.
7. Install CV joint shields.
8. Install new A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame.
Torque new bolts to specification.
A-Arm to Frame Bolt:
37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
WARNING
The locking features on the existing bolts were
destroyed during removal. DO NOT reuse old bolts.
Serious injury or death could result if fasteners come
loose during operation.
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9. Attach A-arm to hub strut assembly. Tighten ball joint
nut to specification. If cotter pin holes are not
aligned, tighten nut slightly to align. Install a new
cotter pin with open ends toward rear of machine.
Bend both ends in opposite directions around nut
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle at low
speeds before putting into regular service.
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A-Arm to Strut Bolt:
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
WARNING