Polaris RANGER 1000 2020, Service Manual

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9850045 R01 - 2020-2021 RANGER 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Inc.
FRONT A-ARM SERVICE
FRONT LOWER A-ARM REMOVAL /
INSTALLATION
1. Remove A-Arm shield from A-Arm.
2. Loosen lower ball joint nut
q
from bearing carrier as
shown.
3. Using a soft face hammer, tap on the nut to loosen
the ball joint end while pushing up on the lower A-
arm. Completely remove the ball joint nut and end
from the bearing carrier.
4. Loosen and remove the lower A-arm front through-
bolt fastener
w
and rear through-bolt fastener
e
.
Remove the lower A-arm from the vehicle.
5. Examine A-arm bushings and pivot tube. Replace if
worn. Discard hardware.
6. If not replacing the A-arm, thoroughly clean the A-arm
and pivot tube.
7. Install new ball joint into A-arm. Refer to “ Ball Joint
Service ” section.
8. Install new lower A-arm assembly onto vehicle frame.
Torque new bolt to specification.
9. Insert lower A-arm ball joint end into the bearing
carrier. Install lower ball joint pinch bolt into the
bearing carrier and torque bolt to specification.
WARNING
Upon A-arm installation, test vehicle at low speeds
before putting into service.
TORQUE
Lower A-arm Bolts:
30 ft-lbs (40 N·m) + 180°
Front Ball Joint Nut:
45 ft-lbs (61 Nm)
10.
WARNING
Upon A-arm installation completion, test vehicle at low
speeds before putting into service.
STEERING / SUSPENSION