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A
B
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS
1. Check:
• front arm free play
a. Check the front arm side play
by moving
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement
by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
2. Remove:
• front arm
CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS
1. Check:
• front arms
Bends/damage
Replace.
2. Check:
• bushes
Wear/damage
ĺ
Replace.
CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• shock absorber
Oil leaks
ĺ
Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
ĺ
Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
• spring
Fatigue
ĺ
Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
ĺ
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CHAS
ASSEMBLIES
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER