Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
SUSPENSION 14-13
Suspension Arms
Front Suspension Arm Installation
Clean the taper surface [A] of the suspension arm [B] and
shank of the knuckle j oint.
Install:
Front Upper Suspension Arm
Front Lower Suspension Arm
Suspension Arm Pivot Bolts and Nut (temporary)
Knuckle Joint (see Steering chapter)
Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt (lower)
Tighten:
Torque - Front Suspension Arm Pivot Nuts: 42 N·m (4.3
kgf·m, 31 f t·lb)
Front Knuckle Joint Nut: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22
ft·lb)
Front Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt: 34 N·m (3.5
kgf·m, 25 f t·lb)
Install:
Brake Hose
Front Wheels (see Wheels/Tires chapter)
Front Suspension Arm Disassembly
Front Upper Suspension Arm
Remove:
Collar [A] (rear side)
Sleeve [B] (front side)
Oil Seals [C]
Circlip [D]
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Remove:
Ball Joint Bearing [E] (rear side)
Needle Bearing [F] (front side)
Front Lower Suspension Arm
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Collar [B]
Axle Guard [C]
Collars [D] (rear side)
Oil Seals [E]
Circlips [F]
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Remove:
Ball Joint Bearing [G] (rear side)
Sleeve [H] (front side)
Needle Bearing [I] (front side)