B
SUSPENSION AND S
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Fig. 6 Front Suspension Components
Front Shock Absorber Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Wrench, 9/16".............................................................. 1
1.
Remove the nut (1) from the bottom of the shock
absorber(2) at the front axle (3)(Ref. Fig. 6)
2.
Compress shock absorber to clear the mounting
bracket.
3.
Loosen the nut securing the top of the shock
absorber to the vehicle frame and then rotate the
shock absorber while holding the nut in place with a
wrench.
4.
Remove the shock
absorber.
5.
Installation of shock absorber is reverse of disas-
sembly.
6.
Mounting nuts should be tightened until rubber bush-
ings (4) expand to diameter of shock absorber wash-
ers (5).
*NOTE: Tie Rod Not
Shown for Clarity
Part of
Frame
2
7
1
9
23
22
21
11
12
10
20
24
26
27
25
29
3
16
15
19
18
24
13
6
8
18
17
Part of
Frame
28
14
5
4