Inspection And Reassembly - Suzuki LT-A700X 2004 Service Manual

INSPECTION AND REASSEMBLY

Inspect the boots for wear or damage. If any damages are
found, replace the boots with new ones.
Inspect the stopper ring, snap ring and boot bands for wear or
damage. If any damages are found, replace them with new
ones.
Inspect the axle play by using a push-and-pull motion given to
the axle shaft and wheel spindle, as shown.
NOTE:
* Wash the disassembled parts (except for the boot). After
washing, completely dry the parts using compressed air.
* Clean the boots with a cloth.
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* Wash all parts before installation, clean the inside
and outside of the boot with a cloth.
* Do not wash the boots in any commercially available
degreaser, such as gasoline or kerosene. Washing in
a degreaser causes deterioration of the boot.
• Fit a boot on the drive shaft end, fitting the small diameter side
of the boot to the shaft groove, fix its end with a new band.
• Install the cage 1 on the shaft.
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Install the cage with the large diameter side facing the
shaft end.
A Large diameter
B Small diameter
CHASSIS 8-55