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General Maintenance
Protective Rubber Boots
The protective rubber boots over the drive shafts should be inspected periodically
per the Maintenance Schedule.
Ball Joint Boots (Upper/Lower and Left/Right)
1. Park the ATV on level ground and
engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts on the front
wheels. Do not remove the wheel
nuts from the wheel studs.
3. Using a suitable jack, elevate the
ATV. Support the ATV on a support
stand.
Ensure the ATV is safely supported on the stand to avoid injury.
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6. Inspect the four ball joint boots for cracks, tears, perforations, or any other
visible damage.
7. Check the ball joint for free-play by grasping the steering knuckle and turning it
from side to side, and up and down.
8. If boot damage is noted or ball joint free-play seems excessive, contact an
authorized ARGO dealer for service.
9. Install the wheel and reinstall the wheel nuts.
10. Tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to 45 ft lb (61 N-m).
11. Remove the support stand and jack.
4. Remove the wheel nuts.
5. Remove the wheel.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner/Outer and Left/Right)
1. Park the ATV on level ground and
engage the brake lever lock.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts on the front
wheels. Do not remove the wheel
nuts from the wheel studs.
3. Using a suitable jack, elevate the
ATV. Support the ATV on a support
stand.
Ensure the ATV is safely supported on the stand to avoid injury.
WARNING
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