Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual page 176

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERlNG
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bolt and brake hose clamp from the upper arm
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upper arm pivot nuts, bolts and upper arm
-shock absorber lower mounting nut and bolt
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lower arm pivot nuts, bolts and lower arm
Remove the pivot collars and dust seals.
INSPECTION
Check the pivot collars, dust seals and spherical bear-
ings for wear or damage.
Inspect the ball joint rubber for tears of other damage
by moving the ball joint studs.
It should move freely and smoothly
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