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CHAS
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
INSTALLING THE FRONT ARMS AND
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
1. Install:
• front arms
• front shock absorber
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a. Install the front upper arm
1
and front lower
arm
2
.
NOTE:
• Lubricate the bolts
3
with lithium-soap-
based grease.
• Be sure to position the bolts
3
so that the
bolt head faces outward.
• Temporarily tighten the nuts
4
.
b. Install the front shock absorber
5
.
NOTE:
Be sure to position the bolts 6 so that the bolt
head faces forward.
c. Install the ball joints.
d. Install the new cotter pins.
e. Tighten the nuts
4
.
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T
R
.
.
Nut
7
45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
Nut
8
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
Nut
4
45 Nm (4.5 m · kg, 32 ft · lb)
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5
34
34
2
8
8
1
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