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2013 Polaris Ranger 900
XP / Crew
Forward A-Arm Kit
www.skyjacker.com
REQUIRED TOOL LIST:
• Safety Glasses
• Floor Jack
• Jack Stands
• Metric / Standard Wrenches & Sockets
• Drill & Assorted Drill Bits
• Measuring Tape
• Retaining Ring Pliers
• Rivet Gun
• Arbor Press
• Torque Wrench
Before beginning the installation, thoroughly & completely read these instructions & the enclosed
driver’s WARNING NOTICE. Affix the WARNING decal in the passenger compartment in clear view
of all occupants. Please refer to the Parts List to insure that all parts & hardware are received prior
to the disassembly of the vehicle. If any parts or hardware are found to be missing, contact
SKYJACKER® Customer Service at 318-388-0816 to obtain the needed items. If you have any
questions or reservations about installing this product, contact SKYJACKER® Technical Assistance
at 318-388-0816.
Installation Instructions
Component Box Breakdown:
Part #: FAA303
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
P13LA-L 13 POL RGR LEFT LWR ARM 1 P13LBE-B 13 POL RGR LWR BUMP BRKT 1
P13LA-R 13 POL RGR RIGHT LWR ARM 1 HB-P13A HDW BG: P13 UPR & LWR ARMS 1
P13UA-L 13 POL RGR LEFT UPR ARM 1 HB-P13BE HDW BG: P13 FRT BUMPER EXT 1
P13UA-R 13 POL RGR RIGHT UPR ARM 1 I-FAA303 INSTRUCTION SHEET: FAA303 1
P13UBE-B 13 POL RGR UPR BUMP BRKT 2
Hardware Bag Breakdown:
Part # HB-P13A
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
12MMSHN 12MM-1.5 METRIC STD NUT 2 RVT532-1 5/32" X .406 ALUM RIVET 4
PA810 ARM BUSHING, POLARIS RGR 12
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Part # HB-P13BE
Item # Description Qty Item # Description Qty
P13UBE-CS CRUSH SLEEVE / 1.32 4 716X114FTB 7/16 X 1 1/4 FINE THRD BOLT 2
38X212CTB 3/8 X 2 1/2 COARSE THRD BOLT 2 716X212FTB 7/16 X 2 1/2 FINE THRD BOLT 2
38CTN 3/8 COARSE THRD LOCK NUT 2 716FTN 7/16 FINE THRD LOCK NUT 4
38SAEW 3/8 SAE WASHER 4 716SAEW 7/16 SAE WASHER 8
Installation:
1. With the vehicle on flat level ground, set the emergency brake, &
block the rear tires / wheels.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle & support the vehicle with jack stands.
3. Remove the front tires / wheels using a 19mm socket.
4. Remove the OEM front bumper assembly using a 15mm socket.
(See Photo # 1)
5. Disconnect the OEM front brake caliper assemblies from the OEM
steering knuckles using a 15mm socket. (See Photo # 2)
6. Disconnect the OEM front brake lines from the OEM plastic retaining
brackets on the OEM front upper A-arms. (See Photo # 3)
7. Disconnect the OEM front shock assemblies from the OEM upper
A-arms using a 15mm socket.
8. Disconnect the OEM front lower A-arms from the OEM steering
knuckles using a 13mm socket. (See Photo # 4)
9. Remove the OEM front lower A-arms using a 15mm socket.
10. Disconnect the OEM front upper A-arms from the OEM steering
knuckles using a 13mm socket. (See Photo # 5)
Photo # 1
Photo # 2
Photo # 3
Photo # 4
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Photo # 5
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11. Remove the OEM upper A-arms using a 15mm socket.
12. Disconnect the OEM tie rods from the OEM rack & pinion steering
unit. (See Photo # 6)
13. Install & jam the supplied 12mm nuts against the OEM nuts of the
OEM rack & pinion steering unit using two 18mm wrenches. (See
Photo # 7)
14. Connect the OEM tie rods back to the OEM rack & pinion steering
unit.
15. Remove the OEM bushings & sleeves from the OEM upper & lower
A-arms. (See Photo # 8)
16. Apply a thin layer of grease to the new Skyjacker bushings & OEM
sleeves & install them into the new Skyjacker upper & lower A-arms.
(See Photo # 8)
17. Remove the retaining ring from the OEM ball joint of each OEM upper
& lower A-arm using retaining ring pliers. (See Photo # 9)
18. Remove the OEM ball joint from each OEM upper & lower A-arm
using an arbor press or similar tool. Note: Be careful not to damage
the OEM ball joints. (See Photo # 10)
19. Install an OEM ball joint into each new Skyjacker upper & lower A-arm
using an arbor press or similar tool. Note: Be careful not to damage
the OEM ball joints. (See Photo # 11)
Photo # 6
Photo # 7
20. Install a retaining ring to each OEM ball joint of the new Skyjacker
upper & lower A-arms using retaining ring pliers. (See Photo # 9)
Photo # 9 Photo # 10
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Photo # 8
Photo # 11
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21. Remove the OEM brake line retaining brackets from each OEM upper
A-arm using a 5/32” drill bit to remove the rivet head. (See Photo
# 12)
22. Measure from the rearward eyelet of each new Skyjacker upper
A-arm 2 3/8” & 10 5/8". Mark, center punch, & drill each new brake
line retaining bracket mounting location using a 5/32” drill bit. (See
Photo # 13) Note: The OEM brake line retaining brackets are not in
line with one another. Be sure to note the orientation of the OEM
brake line retaining brackets before drilling.
23. Install the OEM brake line retaining brackets to each new Skyjacker
upper A-arm using the supplied 5/32” rivets & rivet gun. (See Photo
# 13)
Photo # 12
10 5/8"
2 3/8"
Photo # 13
24. Install the new Skyjacker upper A-arms using the OEM hardware & a
15mm socket. (See Photo # 14)
25. Attach each OEM lower front shock eyelet to each new Skyjacker
upper A-arm using the OEM hardware & a 15mm socket. (See Photo
# 15)
Photo # 14
Photo # 15
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26. Attach the new Skyjacker upper A-arms to the OEM steering knuckles
using the OEM hardware & a 13mm socket. (See Photo # 16)
27. Install the new Skyjacker lower A-arms using the OEM hardware & a
15mm socket. (See Photo # 17)
28. Attach the new Skyjacker lower A-arms to the OEM steering knuckles
using the OEM hardware & a 13mm socket. (See Photo # 18)
29. Attach the OEM brake caliper assemblies to the OEM steering
knuckles using the OEM hardware & a 15mm socket. (See Photo
# 19)
30. Drill the front upper bumper assembly mounting locations using a
3/8" drill bit & drill the rear upper bumper assembly mounting
locations using a 7/16" drill bit. (See Photo # 20)
31. Install the new Skyjacker upper bumper brackets to the OEM front
bumper assembly using the supplied crush sleeves, 3/8" x 2 1/2"
bolts, 7/16" x 2 1/2" bolts, washers, nuts, 9/16” socket, & a 5/8"
socket. (See Photo # 21) Note: Do not tighten at this time.
32. Attach the OEM front bumper assembly to the OEM upper mounts
using the OEM hardware & a 15mm socket. (See Photo # 22)
Note: Do not tighten at this time.
Photo # 16
Photo # 17
Photo # 18
Photo # 20
Photo # 22
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Photo # 21
Photo # 19
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33. Install the new Skyjacker lower bumper bracket using the supplied
7/16” x 1 1/4” bolts, washers, nuts, OEM hardware, 15mm socket, &
a 5/8” socket. (See Photo # 23) Note: Tighten all front bumper
assembly hardware at this time.
34. Install the front tires / wheels using a 19mm socket & lower the front
of the vehicle to the ground.
Final Notes:
• After the installation is complete, double check that all nuts & bolts
are tight. Refer to the following chart for the proper torque specifications. (Do not retighten any
nuts & bolts where thread lock compound was used.)
• With the vehicle placed on the ground, cycle the steering lock to lock & inspect the steering,
suspension, brake lines, front & rear drivelines, fuel lines, & wiring harnesses for proper
operation, tightness, & adequate clearance.
• H a v e a q u a l i f i e d a l i g n m e n t c e n t e r a l i g n t h e v e h i c l e t o t h e O E M s p e c i f i c a t i o n s .
• After the first 100 miles, check all hardware for the proper torque & periodically thereafter.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
INCH SYSTEM
Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8
5/16 15 FT LB 20 FT LB
3/8 30 FT LB 35 FT LB
7/16 45 FT LB 60 FT LB
1/2 65 FT LB 90 FT LB
9/16 95 FT LB 130 FTLB
5/8 135 FT LB 175 FT LB
3/4 185 FT LB 280 FT LB
Bolt Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9
6MM 5 FT LB 9 FT LB
8MM 18 FT LB 23 FT LB
10MM 32 FT LB 45 FT LB
12 MM 55 FT LB 75 FT LB
14MM 85 FT LB 120 FT LB
16MM 130 FT LB 165 FT LB
18MM 170 FT LB 240 FT LB
METRIC SYSTEM
Photo # 23
• The above specifications are not to be used when the bolt is being installed with a bushing.
Seat Belts Save Lives, Please Wear Your Seat Belt.
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