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Ball Joint Replacement
NOTE: Refer to the illustration for this procedure.
1. Loosen front wheel nuts slightly.
2. Elevate and safely support machine under footrest/
frame area.
WARNING
Serious injury may result if machine tips or falls. Be
sure machine is secure before beginning this service
procedure.
3. Remove wheel nuts and wheels.
4. Remove cotter pin (A) from ball joint castle nut (B).
5. Remove castle nut (B) and separate A-arm (C) from
ball joint stud.
6. Remove screws (D) and ball joint retaining plate (E).
7. Use the Ball Joint Replacement Tool (PN 2870871),
remove ball joint (F) from strut housing. Refer to
photos.
8. Install puller guide (G) with extension cap (H).
9. Apply grease to extension cap and threads of puller
bolt to ease removal.
10. Thread bolt (J) with nut (I) onto ball joint stud as
shown.
11. Apply heat to ease removal.
12. Hold bolt (J) and turn nut (I) clockwise until ball joint
is removed from strut housing.
13. To install a new ball joint, Remove extension cap and
attach puller guide using short bolts provided in the
kit.
14. Remove extension cap and attach puller guide using
short bolts provided in the kit.
15. Insert new ball joint (K) into driver (L).
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
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