Upper A-Arm - BRP BOMBARDIER DS250 2006 Shop Manual

Section 07 STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION)

UPPER A-ARM

Inspection
Before removing A-arm, do the following:
– Move A-arm from side to side. There should
be no noticeable looseness. Replace A-arm if
necessary.
– Move A-arm up and down. There should be no
noticeable looseness. Replace A-arm if neces-
sary.
Check lower A-arms for distortion or damage. Re-
place as required.
Check rubber bushings for excessive wear, cracks
or other damages. Replace A-arm if necessary.
Check ball joint bellows for cracks or any other
damage. Replace A-arm if necessary.
Inspect ball joint end for damage. Ensure it's mov-
ing freely. Replace A-arm if necessary.
Removal
NOTE: Use the same procedure to remove RH or
LH A-arm.
Lift front of vehicle and place jack stands under
frame.
Remove appropriate wheel.
Detach tie-rod from knuckle.
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KNUCKLE SIDE
1. Cotter pin
2. Nut
3. Knuckle
Remove upper ball joint nut.
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Remove bolts retaining A-arm to frame.
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1. Upper A-arm
2. Bolts
Detach upper ball joint from knuckle.
Remove A-arm from vehicle.
Installation
NOTE: Install all bolts before torquing them.
Position A-arm on frame, then install bolts and
nuts.
Insert ball joint end into knuckle and install ball joint
nut.
Torque all bolts.
TORQUE
A-arm
49 N•m (36 lbf•ft)
bolts
49 N•m (36 lbf•ft)
Further tighten until one of its
Ball joint
grooves is aligned with a cotter pin
nut
hole. Install a new cotter pin. Both
ends of cotter pin must be folded.
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