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9924871 R03 - 2014 Polaris Sportsman® 570 EFI Service Manual
© Copyright 2013 Polaris Sales Inc.
A-Arm Replacement
1.
Elevate and safely support vehicle with weight
removed from front wheel(s).
2.
Remove cotter pin from ball joint stud at wheel end of
A-arm and loosen nut until it is flush with end of stud.
3.
Using a soft face hammer, tap nut to loosen A-arm
from bolt. Remove nut and A-arm from hub strut
assembly.
4.
Loosen two bolts on A-arm tube by alternating each
about 1/3 of the way until A-arm can be removed.
5.
Examine A-arm shaft. Replace if worn. Discard
hardware.
6.
Insert A-arm shaft into new A-arm.
7.
Install CV joint shields.
8.
Install new A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame.
Torque new bolts to specification.
A-Arm Bolt:
37 ft-lbs (50 Nm)
WARNING
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 hub strut assembly. Tighten ball joint
nut to specification. If cotter pin holes are not
aligned, tighten nut slightly to align. Install a new
cotter pin with open ends toward rear of machine.
Bend both ends in opposite directions around nut.
Ball Joint Nut:
30 ft-lbs (41 Nm)
WARNING
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle at low
speeds before putting into regular service.
Ball Joint Replacement
NOTE: Refer to the illustration on the previous page
for this procedure.
1.
Loosen front wheel nuts slightly.
2.
Elevate and safely support machine under footrest/
frame area.
CAUTION
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure.
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
