14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM ATV 300/250
Bush
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Bends/damage Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Oil leaks Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Fatigue Replace the shock absorber
Shock Absorber
assembly.
Inspect bush.
Wear/damage Replace.
Check the upper front arm brackets of the
frame.
If bent, cracked or damaged, repair or
replace the frame.
Check the tightening torque of the front
arms securing nuts.
Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
Check the upper front arm side play by
moving it from side to side.
If side play noticeable, replace the inner
collars and bushes as a set. as a set.
Check the front arm vertical movement by
moving it up and down.
If vertical movement is tight, binding or
rough, replace the inner collars and bushes
as a set.
Band
Remove the band and then disconnect the
front brake fluid tube from the upper front
arm.
Remove the two nuts and two bolts
attaching the upper front arm, then remove
the upper front arm and bushes.
Front Brake Fluid Tube Bolts
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