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 14-10