CHAPTER 4A CHASSIS ATV 260 / 300 /400 and B-Type/ATV400-2/400-2B ATV SERVICE MANUAL 09.0
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4.3 FRONT STRUT REPLACEMENT ATV260/ 300 /400 /400-2 /400-2B
1. Hold strut rod with
wrench and remove top
nut
2. Compress spring.
3. Remove upper strut pivot
assembly.
4. Remove coil spring and
collapse strut body.
5. Remove two pinch bolts
from strut body.
6. Remove strut body.
7. Install front shock
cartridge until bottomed
in strut casting.
8. Install pinch bolts with
clamp(s).
Torque pinch bolts to
15ft.lbs.(21Nm).
9. Reassemble spring and
top pivot assembly. Be
sure all parts are
installed properly and
seated fully.
10. Torque strut rod nut to
specification. Do not
over torque nut.
Strut Rod Nut Torque
15 ft. lbs. (21 Nm)