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6. Install the rear wheels and tighten the nuts to 30 ft-lb;
then remove the support stand and lower the ATV to
the floor.
7. Check chain tension (see Periodic Maintenance/
Tune-Up - Drive Chain) and make sure the brake
functions normally.
Front A-Arms
REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
front wheels; then remove the wheel on the side
being serviced.
2. Remove the cotter pin, castle nut, and washer; then
remove the hub assembly.
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3. Slide brake backing plate assembly off the spindle
shaft and secure it out of the way.
4. Remove the cotter pin from the outer tie rod end;
then while holding the flat on the tie rod end, remove
the castle nut.
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5. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the rubber spindle pin boot; then remove the
cotter pin and flanged castle nut from the spindle pin.
Lower the steering knuckle assembly from the A-
arm.
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7. Remove the cap screw and self-locking nut securing
the shock absorber to the A-arm.
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8. Remove the cap screws and self-locking nuts secur-
ing the A-arm to the frame.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the support
stand to avoid injury.