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3. Inspect the tie rods for cracks or unusual bends.
4. Inspect all welded areas for cracks or deteriora-
tion.
5. Inspect the steering post and steering-post brackets
for cracks, bends, or wear.
6. Inspect the bearing halves, bearing caps, and bear-
ing housings for cracks or wear.
7. Inspect the handlebar tube for cracks, wear, or
unusual bends.
8. Inspect the handlebar grips for damage or wear.
INSTALLING
1. Place the steering post into position; then secure
the lower bearing flange to the frame with two cap
screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
AL600D
2. Place the upper steering post bearings into the
housings; then position on the steering post and
secure the housings to the frame with two cap
screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
CD760
3. Install the tie rods and secure with the lock nuts
(threads coated with red Loctite #271). Tighten to
30 ft-lb; then install new cotter pins.
NOTE: If the slots do not align with the holes in
the tie rod ends, tighten the nuts just enough to
allow installation of the cotter pins.
AF778D
4. Install the front wheels and tighten to 40 ft-lb
using a crisscross pattern.
5. Lower the ATV and place the handlebar and caps
into position on the steering post; then position the
speedometer on top of the caps and secure with the
four cap screws. Tighten securely.
6. Install the storage compartment box; then attach
the storage compartment cover assembly by
engaging the lugs into the slots and sliding rear-
ward. Lock the storage compartment lid to hold
the assembly in place.
CD671
CD670
7. Place the instrument pod into position; then secure
with two reinstallable rivets and the ignition
switch retaining ring.
8. Install the steering post access cover and secure
with four reinstallable rivets; then install and
secure the radiator access cover.
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