mxu 400 Manuel atelier : Page 116

                       Suspension                                             Front A-Arms

  NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located       REMOVING
in Section 1.
                                                         1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
                                                            front wheels; then remove the wheels.

       Shock Absorbers                                                   ! WARNING
                                                         Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
                                                         port stand to avoid injury.
REMOVING
                                                         2. Remove the cotter pin from the nut. Discard the
 1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the        cotter pin.
    wheels and to release load on the suspension.
                                                         3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
                ! WARNING                                4. Remove the brake caliper. Account for two cap
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-          screws.
port stand to avoid injury.

 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.

                ! CAUTION
Additional support stands are necessary to support
the rear axle when the shock absorbers are removed
or damage may occur.

 3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing each
    rear shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm.                                                     KC187A
    Account for bushings and sleeves from each.          5. Remove the hub assembly.
  NOTE: The shock absorbers are not serviceable
                                                         6. Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints to
components. If leaking, dented, or there are miss-          the knuckle.
ing or broken parts, the shock absorber assembly
must be replaced.
                                                                         ! CAUTION
INSTALLING                                               Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws
                                                         or damage to the threads will occur.
 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.

                ! CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 35 ft-lb specifica-
tion or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.

 2. Remove the ATV from the support stand.




                                                                                                          KC313A
                                                         7. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then free the
                                                            knuckle from the axle and swing out of the way.


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