Front Wheel Hub Installation; Front Shock Absorber Removal; Front Shock Absorber Inspection - Honda TRX450R Service Manual

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
INSTALLATION
Install the wheel hub and hub nut onto the knuckle.
Tighten the hub nut to the specified torque and fur-
ther tighten it until its grooves align with the cotter
pin hole.
TORQUE: 69 N-m (7.0 kgfm, 51 Ibfft)
Install a new cotter pin.
Install the front brake caliper assembly with new
mounting bolts, and tighten the bolts.
TORQUE: 30 N-m (3.1 kgfm, 22 Ibfft)
Install the disc cover with a new bolt and tighten the
bolt.
TORQUE: 12 N-m (1.2 kgfm, 9 Ibfft)
Install the front wheel (page 17-11).
COTTER PIN
DISC COVER
BRAKE CALIPER
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Remove the four trim clips and the headlight under
cover.
Support the vehicle using a hoist or equivalent and
raise the front wheel off the ground.
Support the lower arm. Remove the mounting nuts,
bolts and shock absorber.
INSPECTION
Remove the lower pivot collar and check the needle
bearing for wear or damage.
Replace the bearing if necessary.
Check the upper pivot bushing for wear or damage.
Check the damper unit for leaks or other damage.
Replace the shock absorber assembly if necessary.
DAMPER UNIT
BUSHING
COLLAR, BEARING
17-17