STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Components
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 7-19
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5. Remove the nut (3) and bolt (2) attaching the shock absorber to the shock and gear support (Figure 7-
6. Remove the shock absorber.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION
1. Install the shock absorber by reversing the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the nuts to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m).
3. Inspect the brake hoses at the front wheels. When turning the steering wheel all the way from left to right
and back again, the hoses should not come in contact with any component, especially the wheels or tires.
Figure 7-30 Shock Absorber Removal
Figure 7-31 Front Wheel Bearings and Hub
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