Textron Stampede 900 2017, Repair And Service Manual

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REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Rear Strut Assembly Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
Floor Jack.................................................................... 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 4
Wrench, 18mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 19mm ............................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
Socket, 18mm ............................................................. 1
Socket, 19mm ............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Inspect the strut cartridge for leaks at the seal. Replace if
leakage is found.
1.
Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the rear wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the nut (28) and bolt (27) that secure the top
of the strut assembly (6) to the vehicle frame (Ref.
Fig. 1)(Ref. Fig. 10).
Fig. 9 Strut
4. Remove the nut (28) and bolt (27) that secure the
bottom of the strut assembly to the lower control arm
(Ref. Fig. 9).
Fig. 10 Strut Removal
5. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
6. The installation of the strut assembly is the reverse
of disassembly.
7. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified:
Lower Control Arm Assembly Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks..............................................................4
Floor Jack ....................................................................1
Jack Stands .................................................................4
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................1
Wrench, 15mm ............................................................1
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................1
Socket, 15mm..............................................................1
Socket, 17mm..............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
1.
Lift and support vehicle. See LIFTING THE VEHI-
CLE on page 13.
2. Remove the rear wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the brake calipers from the rotor. See Brake
Pad Replacement on page 60.
4. Remove the hub. See Hub Removal on page 86.
5. Remove the rear spindle. See Rear Spindle
Removal on page 87.
6. Remove the rear strut assembly. See Rear Strut
Assembly Replacement on page 89.
Item Torque Specification
27, 28 70 - 77 ft. lbs. (95 - 105 Nm)