Front Control Arm Removal - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

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FRONT CONTROL ARM REMOVAL

The following procedures detail upper and lower A-arm
removal on one side of the vehicle.
FRONT UPPER A-ARM REMOVAL
1. Elevate and safely support the front of the vehicle and
remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the front shock fastener from upper A-arm.
3. Remove the brake line retainer from the upper A-arm.
4. Remove the upper taper nut from the upper ball joint.
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5. Using a soft face hammer, tap on bearing carrier to
loosen the upper ball joint end while lifting upward on
the upper A-arm.
6. Remove the upper A-arm fasteners from vehicle
frame and remove A-arm.
7. Examine A-arm bushings and pivot shafts. Replace if
worn and discard the hardware.
The locking agent on the existing bolts was destroyed
during removal. DO NOT reuse old hardware. Serious
injury or death could result if fasteners come loose
during operation.
8. If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the A-arm
and pivot shafts.
FRONT LOWER A-ARM REMOVAL
1. Elevate and safely support the front of the vehicle and
remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the lower taper nut from the lower ball joint.
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