14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/ STEERING SYSTEM ATV 300/250 Bushes Inspect the front arm. Cracks/bends/damage Replace. Do not attempt to straighten a bent arm, this may dangerously weaken the arm. Inspect bushes. Wear/damage Replace. Check the lower 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 lower front arm side play by moving it from side to side. If side play noticeable, replace the inner collar and bushes as a set. Check the lower front arm vertical movement by moving it up and down. If vertical movement is tight, binding or rough, replace the inner collar and bushes as a set. Bolts Remove the two nuts and two bolts attaching the lower front arm, then remove the lower front arm and bushes. 14-11