Aeon AT56-69E, Service Manual, Page: 138 / 196

BODY / SUSPENSION / STEERING
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5. Remove the upper and lower ball joint cotter pins (K) from
the ball joint studs (I & L) at wheel end of
A-arm. Remove the ball joint nuts until the nuts are flush with
end of the ball joints studs.
6. Push up on the upper A--arm (C) to remove the
A-arm from the steering knuckle (J). Push down on the lower
A-arm (H) to remove the A-arm from the steering knuckle (J).
7. Remove the lower shock bolt (M) from the lower
A-arm and remove the shock from the A-arm.
8. Loosen two bolts on the A-arm tubes (D) (upper and lower
A-arms) until A-arm can be removed.
9. Examine the A-arm shafts (E). Replace if worn.
Discard hardware.
10. Insert A-arm shaft (E) into the new A-arm(C & H).
11. Install new A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame (upper and
lower). Torque bolts to 42Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
12. Attach upper A--arm (C) and lower A-arm (H) to steering
knuckle (J). Tighten both ball joint nuts to
50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.). If cotter pin holes are not aligned, tighten
nut slightly to align. Install a new cotter pin with open ends
toward rear of machine (upper and lower). Bend both ends in
opposite directions around nut.
13. Locate two grease fittings on each A-arm tube and pump
A-arm ends full of grease.
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle at
low speeds before putting into regular service.
A-arm Attaching Bolt Torque:
42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)
Ball Joint Stud Nut Torque:
50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Front Shock Bolt Torque:
44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.)