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NOTE: The upper A-arms can be removed without
removing the hub or knuckle. If the technician’s
objective is to remove the upper A-arms, proceed to
step 6.
WC240B
2. Remove the hub nut and Belleville washer securing
the hub.
WC304
3. Remove the brake caliper. On the X/Wildcat 4/4X,
account for two E-clips and two anchor bolts.
WC611A
WC606
WC268A
4. Remove the hub assembly. On the Wildcat 4/4X,
account for the washer.
5. Remove the cotter pin and nut securing the tie rod end
to the knuckle; then remove the tie rod end from the
knuckle.
6. Remove and discard the cap screws securing the ball
joints to the knuckle.
PR193
7. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then remove the
knuckle.
8. Remove the lower shock absorber eyelet from the
lower A-arm.
9. Remove the brakeline hose routing clips from the
upper A-arm; then remove the cap screws securing the
A-arms to the frame.
X/Wildcat4/4X
CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws or
damage to the threads will occur.
X/Wildcat 4/4X
Wildcat
