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Steering/Frame/Controls
The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Handlebar grips not worn, broken, or loose.
B. Handlebar not bent, cracked, and has equal and
complete full-left and full-right capability.
C. Steering post bearing assembly/bearing housing
not broken, worn, or binding.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
Steering Post/Tie Rods
REMOVING
1. Remove the ignition switch retaining ring; then
remove the reinstallable rivets securing the instrument
pod to the mounting bracket and remove the pod.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect any wires
from instrument pod components.
CD759
2. Remove the reinstallable rivets securing the radiator
access cover and remove the cover.
CD666
3. Remove the reinstallable rivets securing the steering
post cover and remove the cover.
4. Unlatch the storage compartment lid; then slide the
storage compartment cover assembly forward and
lift off.
5. Remove the four cap screws securing the handlebar
caps and instrument pod bracket to the steering post;
then move the handlebar out of the way. Account for
four handlebar caps.
6. Remove two cap screws securing the upper steering
post bearing to the frame. Account for two bearings
and two housings.
CD760
7. Using a suitable lift stand, raise the ATV enough to
remove the front wheels; then remove the left-side
and right-side splash panels.
CD685
8. Remove the cotter pins and slotted nuts from the
inner and outer tie rod ends; then remove the tie rods
from the steering post arm and the left-side and right-
side steering knuckles.
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