Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual page 446

WHEEUSUSPENSION
19-16
Loosen the lower and upper arm pivot nuts [1J.
Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nut [2] and
bolt 13).
To prevent the wheel hub/knuckle assembly from
falling, hang it with a strap
111.
Release the ball joints, using the special tool according
to the instructions (page
19-11).
TOOL:
Ball joint remover, 28 mm [2] 07MAC-5L00201 or
07MAC-5L00202
(U.S.A. only)
Remove the ball joint nuts (3] . washers (4] and the
wheel hub/knuckle assembly from the arms and drive
shaft, and support it securely.
Remove the following :
- pivot nuts
[1J,
bolts [2] and lower arm [3)
- pivot nuts [4J, bolts [5J and upper arm [6J