14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/ STEERING SYSTEM ATV 300/250 Bushes Inspect the lower 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. INSTALLATION Reverse the "FRONT SUSPENSION REMOVAL AND INSPECTION" procedures. Apply the grease onto the bushes and inner collars Install the lower and upper front arms nuts onto the frame and tighten the nuts. Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft) Install the steering knuckle onto the upper and lower front arms and tighten the nuts. Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 33 lbf-ft) Install the tie-rod and washer onto the steering knuckle and tighten the nut. Torque: 2 kgf-m (20 N-m, 15 lbf-ft) Install the all cotter pins and band ends of cotter pins. Always use a new cotter pin. Apply the grease onto the bush, then install the shock absorber and tighten the upper mount and lower mount bolts. Torque: 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft) Install the front wheel hub (page 14-6), caliper (page 13-10) and front wheel. (page 14-3) 14-12