15. REAR WHEEL/AXLE/SUSPENSION ATV 300/250
Bolts
Remove the two bolts attaching the rear
swing arm at the rear fork and then remove
the rear swing arm.
Rear Swing Arm
Bush
Inspect the shock absorber rod.
Bends/damage Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
Inspect the shock absorber.
Oil leaks Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect the spring.
Fatigue Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
Shock Absorber
Inspect the bush.
Wear/damage Replace.
Upper Rear Swing Arm
REAR SWING ARM DISASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt attaching the lower rear
swing arm at the upper rear swing arm and
then disconnect the upper rear swing arm
from the lower rear swing arm.
Lower Rear Swing Arm Bolt
Inspect the upper rear swing arm.
Bends/damage Replace.
Inspect the bush.
Wear/damage Replace.
Bush
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