15. REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SUSPENSION ATV 300/250 REAR FORK/SWIM ARM/SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL AND INSPECTION Place the machine on a level place. Elevate the rear wheels by placing a suitable stand under the rear of frame. Support the machine securely so there is no danger of it falling over. Remove the rear wheels, rear axle and rear Air Cleaner Case Bolt hub. Refer to the "REAR WHEEL/AXLE/AXLE HUB REMOVAL AND INSPECTION" section in chapter 15. Remove the two bolts at the air cleaner case. (Refer to the "CARBURETOR REMOVAL" section in chapter 5.) Elevate the air cleaner case and remove the upper mount bolt at the rear shock absorber Remove the four bolts at the lower guard and then remove the lower guard. When removing the lower guard, hold the swing arm so that it does not drop downwards when the lower guard is removed. Lower Guard Bolts Remove the lower mount bolt at the rear shock absorber and then remove the shock absorber and bush. Lower Bolt 15-12