Yamaha 2012 Grizzly 300 Service Manual page 261

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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ASSEMBLIES
REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS
1. Check:
• front arm free play
a. Check the front arm side play
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
1
Bends/damage
2. Check:
• bushes
2
Wear/damage
CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Check:
• shock absorber
Oil leaks → Replace the front shock absorber
assembly.
• shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
absorber assembly.
• spring
→
Fatigue Replace the front shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.
8-42
CHAS
by moving
Replace.
→
→
Replace.
→ Replace the front shock