Honda 2006 TRX680FA Service Manual page 380

FRONT WHEEL /SUSPENSION /STEERING
INSPECTION
Remove the seal caps and pivot collar from the
upper ar m .
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Inspect the ball joi nt boat for tears or othe r damage
rep/d(:ement
by moving the ball jo int stud.
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/ 5-25/ It should moves freely and sm o ot hly.
Check the pivot bushings in the uppe r arm for wea r
or damage.
Remove the shock absorber lower pivot co lla r .
For bearmg
Check the pivot bear ing for wear o r damage.
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{pBge 15-26}
DUST SEAL CAPS
PIVOT COLLAR
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BUSHINGS
BOOT
NEE DLE BEARING
PIVOl COLLAR
Remove the two flange bolts and lower arm gu ard if
necessa ry.
Check t he pivot bush ing s in the lower arm for wear
or damage.
15-24
BUSHINGS
ARM GUARD