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                    Steering/Frame

  NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.



 Steering Post/Tie Rods
                                                                                                           KC184A
REMOVING
                                                            NOTE: If tie rods are to be completely removed,
 1. Remove the front body panel/fender (see Front         remove the outer tie rod ends from the knuckles at
    Body Panel/Fender in this section).                   this time.
 2. Remove the steering post cover; then remove the        5. Remove the cap screw securing the lower steering
    cap screws securing the handlebar caps and move           post to the bearing. Account for a flat washer.
    the handlebar out of the way. Account for the two
    handlebar caps.




                                                                                                           KC184B

                                                 KC0058
                                                           6. Remove the steering post from the ATV.
 3. Remove the cap screws securing the upper steer-       CLEANING AND INSPECTING
    ing post to the frame. Account for the housing cap,
    outer housing, and inner housing.                      NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
                                                          cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
                                                          necessary.

                                                           1. Wash the tie rod ends in parts-cleaning solvent.
                                                              Dry with compressed air. Inspect the pivot area for
                                                              wear. Apply a low-temperature grease to the ends.

                                                                          ! WARNING
                                                          Always wear safety glasses when using compressed
                                                          air.

                                                           2. Inspect the tie rods for damaged threads or wear.
                                                KC307A     3. Inspect the tie rods for cracks or unusual bends.
 4. Remove the cotter pins from the inner tie rod ends;
    then remove the nuts and disconnect the inner tie      4. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deteriora-
    rod ends.                                                 tion.
                                                           5. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets
                                                              for cracks, bends, or wear.
                                                           6. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps, and bear-
                                                              ing housings for cracks or wear.

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