13. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT
SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM ATV 50
INSPECTION
Check the 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 front arm side play by moving it
from side to side.
If side play noticeable, replace the inner
collar, bushings and thrust covers 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 collar, bushings and
thrust covers as a set.
Front Arm Bush Nuts Bush
Remove the two nut and two bolt attaching
the front arm, then remove the front arm.
Bolt Bush Bolt
INSPECTION
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if
bends or damage.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if oil
leakes.
Inspect the spring of the shock absorber by
move the spring up and down.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if
fatigue.
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