BOMBARDIER RALLY 200 2003 Shop Manual page 248

Section 08 SUSPENSION
Subsection 02 (FRONT SUSPENSION )
Inspection
Check bushings for wear or other damages. To
check bushing wear, use the following procedure:
– Lift front of vehicle until front wheels are out of
ground.
NOTE: Move the tire and check if the knuckle
moves with the wheel (at the same time). If not,
replace the bearing wheel before checking the
bushing wear. If so, continue the procedure.
– Place the handlebar straight.
– Using a tape, measure the distance between
the middle of the tire and the radiator side. Note
this measure.
1. Tape
2. Radiator
3. Middle of tire
– Push on the top side of tire until all play is elim-
inated (without moving handlebar).
– Measure the distance between the middle of
tire and radiator side.
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– The difference between both measurements
must be lower than 8 mm ± 1 mm (.315 in ±
.039 in).
– If the difference is out of specification, replace
the both bushings, O-rings and the pivot bush-
ing.
Check if O-rings are brittle, hard or otherwise
damaged.
Replace all defectives parts.
Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal
procedure. Pay attention to the following details.
Apply synthetic grease (P/N 293 550 010) on inner
bushing before installation. Lubricate front A-arms
with synthetic grease (P/N 293 550 010).
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