Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual page 464

5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut securing
the tie rod end to the knuckle; then remove the
tie rod end from the knuckle.
7. Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints
to the knuckle.
! CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws
or damage to the threads will occur.
8. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the lower shock absorber eyelet from
the upper A-arm.
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10. Remove the cap screws securing the A-arms to
the frame.
11. Remove the circlip from the ball joint; then
remove the ball joint from the A-arm.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Clean the ball joint mounting hole of all residual
Loctite, grease, oil, or dirt for installing pur-
poses.
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