Mid Axle A-Arm (6X6) - Polaris 2009 RANGER 700 Service Manual

BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9. Apply Loctite™ 242 (PN 2871949) to threads of retaining
plate screws or install new screws with pre-applied locking
agent. Torque screws to 8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm).
10. Install A-arm on ball joint and torque castle nut to 30 ft. lbs.
(41 Nm).
11. Reinstall cotter pin with open ends toward rear of machine.

MID AXLE A-ARM (6X6)

Replacement
1. Elevate and safely support the center of the vehicle with
weight removed from center wheel(s).
2. Remove the hub cap, cotter pin, spindle nut, wheel nuts, and
wheel. Refer to Chapter 7 "MID DRIVE BEARING
CARRIER / HUB REMOVAL" procedure.
3. Remove the bolts that secure the shock to the upper and
lower mid A-arms.
4. Loosen two bolts on A-arm bushing by alternating each
about 1/3 of the way until A-arm can be removed. Perform
this procedure on the upper and lower mid A-arms.
5. Examine the A-arm bushing and A-arm shaft. Replace if
worn. Discard hardware.
6. Insert A-arm bushings and A-arm shaft into new A-arm.
7. Install new lower mid A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame.
Torque new bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
8. Install a new upper mid A-arm assembly. Torque new bolts
to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
Frame
Mid Axle
A-Arm Assy.
30 ft. lbs.
New Bolt
(41 Nm)
5.18
Nut
Bushing
Shaft
Bushings
Washer
Lower Mid A-Arm
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.
9. Attach A-arm to wheel bearing carrier. Install the shock to
the upper mid A-arm. Torque bolts as shown.
10. Locate grease fitting in center of A-arm tube and pump A-
arm full of grease.
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle
at low speeds before putting into regular
RANGER 6X6 Mid Drive
A-arm Attaching Bolt torque:
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
Upper Bearing Carrier Bolt Torque:
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
Lower Bearing Carrier Bolt Torque:
50 ft. lbs. (68 Nm)
Bushing
Shaft
Upper Mid
A-arm
Bushings
WARNING
WARNING
service.
New Bolt
30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm)
30 ft. lbs.
(41 Nm)
Shock
Wheel Bearing
Carrier
50 ft. lbs.
(68 Nm)