Ball Joint Replacement - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 4x4 2012 Service Manual

Ball Joint Replacement

NOTE: Refer to the illustration for this procedure.
1. Loosen front wheel nuts slightly.
2. Elevate and safely support machine under footrest/
frame area.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure.
3. Remove wheel nuts and wheels.
4. Remove cotter pin (A) from ball joint castle nut (B).
5. Remove castle nut (B) and separate A-arm (C) from
ball joint stud.
6. Remove screws (D) and ball joint retaining plate (E).
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
7. Use the Ball Joint Replacement Tool (PN 2870871),
8. Install puller guide (G) with extension cap (H).
9. Apply grease to extension cap and threads of puller
10. Thread bolt (J) with nut (I) onto ball joint stud as
11. Apply heat to ease removal.
12. Hold bolt (J) and turn nut (I) clockwise until ball joint
13. To install a new ball joint, Remove extension cap and
14. Remove extension cap and attach puller guide using
15. Insert new ball joint (K) into driver (L).
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remove ball joint (F) from strut housing. Refer to
photos.
bolt to ease removal.
shown.
is removed from strut housing.
attach puller guide using short bolts provided in the
kit.
short bolts provided in the kit.
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