Arctic Cat 650 Twin2004, Service Manual

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AF896D
9. Remove the upper ball joint cap screws taking care
not to strip the threads on the ball joint shaft; then
using a rubber mallet, tap the end of the axle and
free it from the knuckle assembly.
AF628D
10. Pull the steering knuckle away from the axle
taking care not to damage the seals with the axle
end.
KX151
11. Support the axle to not allow it to drop or hang.
12. Remove the lower shock bolts. Account for the
lock nuts; then move the shocks aside and secure
them with a strap.
AF897D
13. Remove the upper A-arm lock nuts and cap
screws; then remove the A-arms.
AF610D
14. Using a slide hammer, remove the front axles.
AF899D
15. Remove the inner fender panels; then loosen the
clamp on the front air duct and move the duct
aside.
! CAUTION
The axle must be supported. If the axle is allowed
to drop or hang, damage to the inner CV joint
may occur.