BoonDock Saint
Extreme
Im new to 4 strokes... Need instructions step by step, how to remove subframe from Fx Nytro Xtx.. need to replace upper A arm on left side. 
front subframe
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no need to remove subframe to replace a-arms.
take off hood, front bumper and nose cone. (if you have a skid plate that and the the side panels have to come off.) remove shock from side you are working on, upper arm has one LOOOONG 14mm head bolt retaining it with welded nut on backside of subframe. so no need to look for a nut spinning.
remove bolt, remove arm, replace, reinstall in reverse order. uppers are super easy.
the lowers arent too bad either if you remove the lower engine cover. if you have an 08 subframe the lowers are easy, if you have the 09 subframe the new gussetts are in the way of getting a 14mm wrench on the back side of the lower nuts to remove the lower arms. it can be done just alittle harder. ski
take off hood, front bumper and nose cone. (if you have a skid plate that and the the side panels have to come off.) remove shock from side you are working on, upper arm has one LOOOONG 14mm head bolt retaining it with welded nut on backside of subframe. so no need to look for a nut spinning.
remove bolt, remove arm, replace, reinstall in reverse order. uppers are super easy.
the lowers arent too bad either if you remove the lower engine cover. if you have an 08 subframe the lowers are easy, if you have the 09 subframe the new gussetts are in the way of getting a 14mm wrench on the back side of the lower nuts to remove the lower arms. it can be done just alittle harder. ski
BoonDock Saint
Extreme
Thanks,I looked and thought i had to reach for the nut way inside where its impossible to reach, thanks again
snownutz
Expert
No problem at all, just installed oil lite bushings with no problem.
