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BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
9923523 - 2012
RANGER
RZR 570 Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
BALL JOINT SERVICE
Removal
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse a ball joint if it has been
removed for any reason. If removed, it must be
replaced. Use t his removal p rocedure o nly when
replacing the ball joint.
1. The A-ar m must be removed to perform th is
procedure (see “FRONT A-ARMS - Re moval /
Replacement”).
2. Remove the retaining ring from the ball joint.
3. A driver must be used for the removal of the ball joint.
Use the dimensions below to fabricate or locate the
correct size driver to use in the following process.
4. Use a press and correct size driver to remove the ball
joint from the A-arm.
NOTE: The driv er must fit th e ball joint housing in
the A-arm. This will allow the ball joint to be properly
pressed out of the A-arm witho ut da maging th e A-
arm.
Ball Joint
Upper A-arm
Retaining Ring
Standard RZR Shown
1.75 in.
1.375 in.
(3.49 cm)
3 in.
(7.62 cm)
Driver Dimensions
- Outside diameter of driver cannot be any
larger than 1.75 in. (4.45 cm).
- Inside diameter cannot be any smaller than
1.375 in. (3.49 cm).
- Driver must be at least 3 in. (7.62 cm) tall.
(4.45 cm)
Correct
Driver Placement
The driver must fit the
inside diameter of the
A-arm end.
Standard RZR Shown
Upper A-Arm Shown
Press out of the A-arm
in this direction
Place driver HERE
to support A-arm
Upper A-Arm Shown
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