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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all shock absorber components.
2. Inspect each shock rod for nicks, pits, rust,
bends, and oily residue.
3. Inspect all springs, spring retainers, shock rods,
dampers, bushings, shock bodies, and eyelets
for cracks, leaks, and bends.
INSTALLING FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
1. Place a shock absorber into position on the
frame and A-arm and install the two cap screws
and self-locking nuts. Tighten the nuts to speci-
fications.
MD2131
MD2132
2. Repeat the procedure for the other front shock
absorber.
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
INSTALLING REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Place the spring preload adjuster and spring over
the shock absorber. Compress the spring and
install the retainer.
2. Place the shock absorber into position on the
frame and swing arm and install the two cap
screws. Tighten the cap screws to specifications.
MD2314
MD2315
3. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
A-Arm
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
front wheel; then remove the wheel.
! CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 29 ft-lb specifica-
tion or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.
! CAUTION
Do not tighten the cap screws beyond the 29 ft-lb
specification or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be
damaged.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
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