ulmer A-arm bushings

[nytroD]

how hard is it to access the lower rear bolts to remove the big A-arm?is it just the belly pan i need to remove. just planing ahead for the job.

 

[yamahaboy701]

First time I removed ALL arms and shocks it took about 1 hour. If you have a 2009 or newer sled/subframe it is a little more tricky then 2008. To remove the bottom a-arm you have to:
1. Remove hood, tool kit and side panels
2. Remove bumper and front plastic behind bumper
3. I found it easier to remove the plastic that wraps around the subframe.
4. Find a long 14mm wrench and hold the nuts closest to the motor. This can be tricky and frustrating but just take your time.

This should get you on the right track. Like I said 1 hour the first time and 30 minutes the next time. Have done this so many time I memorized the torque specs.
upper a-arm to subframe: 45Nm
lower a-arm to subframe: 65NM
Shocks upper and lower: 45Nm
lower a-arm ball joint to spindle: 65Nm
Upper a-arm to spindle: 45Nm

 

[grizztracks]

Disconnect the spindles from the a-arms, remove the shocks and stabilizer links. Remove the side panels and front nose plastic (3 phillips screws and 4 bumper bolts). Remove the long upper a-arm bolts then with the upper a-arms out of the way you can remove the subframe side panels to gain access to the lower a-arm bolts.

Ulmer's upper a-arm bushings have a thin flange so when installing them be careful not to crack them. After you remove the OEM bushing clean and deburr the tubes before you reinstall the new bushings.

 

[nytroD]

thanks guys!