Honda Fourtrax Rancher AT 2004 Service Manual page 280

FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
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Remove the two brake hose clamp bolts.
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt!
nut.
Remove the pivot nul and bott, then remove the
upper arm.
Remove the pivot nut and bolt, then remove the
lower arm.
INSPECTION
Check the lower arm protector for damage.
If the protector is damaged. remove the bolts and
replace it with a new one.
Inspect the ball joint rubber for tears or other dam·
age by moving the bait joint end.
It should moves freely and smoothly.
Check the pivot bushings for wear or damage.
BALL JOINT