Service manual

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Suspension
The following suspension system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Shock absorber rods not bent, pitted, or damaged.
B. Rubber damper not cracked, broken, or missing.
C. Shock absorber body not damaged, punctured, or
leaking.
D. Shock absorber eyelets not broken, bent, or
cracked.
E. Shock absorber eyelet bushings not worn, deterio-
rated, cracked, or missing.
F. Shock absorber spring not broken or sagging.
Shock Absorbers
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
2. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing each
front shock absorber to the frame and the upper
A-arm. Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing each
rear shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm.
Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
NOTE: The shock absorbers are not serviceable
components. If leaking, dented, or there are missing
or broken parts, the shock absorber assembly must
be replaced.
INSTALLING
1. Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate) into
shock eyelet; then install shock with cap screws and
nuts. Tighten all nuts to 35 ft-lb.
2. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
Front A-Arms
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
front wheels; then remove the wheels.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the nut. Discard the cot-
ter pin.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper. Account for two cap
screws.
KC187A
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints to the
knuckle.
KC313A
7. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then free the
knuckle from the axle and swing out of the way.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injur y.
CAUTION
Additional support stands are necessary to support the
rear axle when the shock absorbers are removed or
damage may occur.
CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 35 ft-lb specification
or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injur y.
CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws or
damage to the threads will occur.