kxr maxxer 250 300 Workshop-manual : Page 187

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          14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
   STEERING SYSTEM                                   ATV 300/250

                                                         Bushes
 Inspect the front arm.
 Cracks/bends/damage Replace.

   Do not attempt to straighten a bent arm,
   this may dangerously weaken the arm.

 Inspect bushes.
 Wear/damage Replace.


 Check the lower front arm brackets of the
 frame.
 If bent, cracked or damaged, repair or
 replace the frame.
 Check the tightening torque of the front
 arms securing nuts.
 Torque: 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)

 Check the lower front arm side play by
 moving it from side to side.
 If side play noticeable, replace the inner
 collar and bushes as a set.


 Check the lower front arm vertical
 movement by moving it up and down.
 If vertical movement is tight, binding or
 rough, replace the inner collar and bushes as
 a set.




                                                 Bolts
 Remove the two nuts and two bolts
 attaching the lower front arm, then remove
 the lower front arm and bushes.




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