Suspension; Shock Absorbers; Front A-Arms - KYMCO MXU 450i Service Manual

Suspension

NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 1.

Shock Absorbers

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheels and to release load on the suspension.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the two cap screws and nuts securing
each front shock absorber to the frame and the
upper A-arm. Account for bushings and sleeves
from each.
! CAUTION
Additional support stands are necessary to support
the rear axle when the shock absorbers are removed
or damage may occur.
3. Remove the two cap screws and nut securing each
rear shock absorber to the frame and lower A-arm.
Account for bushings and sleeves from each.
NOTE: The shock absorbers are not serviceable
components. If leaking, dented, or there are miss-
ing or broken parts, the shock absorber assembly
must be replaced.
INSTALLING
1. Place bushings and sleeves (where appropriate)
into shock eyelet; then install shock with cap
screws and nuts. Tighten all nuts to 35 ft-lb.
! CAUTION
Do not tighten the nuts beyond the 35 ft-lb specifica-
tion or the shock eyelet or mount WILL be damaged.
2. Remove the ATV from the support stand.
7-2

Front A-Arms

REMOVING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
front wheels; then remove the wheels.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the nut. Discard the
cotter pin.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper. Account for two cap
screws.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints to
the knuckle.
! CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws
or damage to the threads will occur.
7. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then free the
knuckle from the axle and swing out of the way.
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