BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 426

Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 04 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
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6. Carefully move brake hose aside.
7. Using a plastic hammer, carefully hit on the
knuckle side to separate ball joint from knuckle.
NOTE: A ball joint remover can be used if the ball
joint is jammed into knuckle.
NOTICE
Never hit on suspension arm to
avoid damaging it permanently.
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TYPICAL - CAREFULLY HIT ON KNUCKLE SIDE
8. Remove screw and nut securing suspension
arm to shock absorber.
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9. Remove screws and nuts securing suspension
arm to frame.
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10. Remove suspension arm.
Upper Suspension Arm Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Lubricate suspension arm. Refer to
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Install a NEW cotter pin to secure ball joint nut.
Both end of cotter pin must be folded.
Tighten shock absorber nut to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Lower shock absorber
nut
Tighten ball joint nut to specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Ball joint nut
Perform steering alignment procedure. Refer to
STEERING ALIGNMENT
SUSPENSION ARM BUSHINGS
Suspension Arm Bushings Removal
1. Remove wear plates, bushings and sleeves
from suspension arm.
PERIODIC
subsection.
73 N•m ± 7 N•m
(54 lbf•ft ± 5 lbf•ft)
45 N•m ± 5 N•m
(33 lbf•ft ± 4 lbf•ft)
subsection.
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