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13. Repairs are much faster and easier
if the UTV is clean before starting
work. Degrease the UTV with a
commercial degreaser; follow the
directions on the container for the
best results. Clean all parts with
cleaning solvent when removing
them.
Caution:
Do not direct high-pressure water at
steering bearings, fuel hoses, wheel
bearings, suspension and electrical
components. Water may force grease
out of the bearings and possibly
damage the seals.
14. If special tools are required, have
them available before starting the
procedure. When special tools are
required, they are described at the
beginning of the procedure.
15. Make diagrams of similar-appearing
parts. For instance, crankcase bolts
are often not the same lengths. Do
not rely on memory alone. Carefully
laid out parts can become
disturbed, making it difficult to
reassemble the components
correctly.
16. Make sure all shims and washers
are reinstalled in the same location
and position.
17. Whenever rotating parts contact a
stationary part, look for a shim or
washer.
18. Use new gaskets if there is any
doubt about the condition of old
ones.
19. If using self-locking fasteners,
replace them with new ones. Do not
install standard fasteners in place of
self-locking ones.
20. Use grease to hold small parts in
place if they tend to fall out during
assembly. Do not apply grease to
electrical or brake components.
Removing Frozen Fasteners
If a fastener cannot be removed, several
methods may be used to loosen it. First,
apply a penetrating fluid. Apply it liberally
and let it penetrate for 10-15 minutes. Rap
the fastener several times with a small
hammer. Do not hit it hard enough to
cause damage. Reapply the penetrating
fluid if necessary.
For frozen screws, apply penetrating fluid
as described, then insert a screwdriver in
the slot and rap the top of the screwdriver
with a hammer. This loosens the rust so
the screw can be removed in the normal
way. If the screw head is too damaged to
use this method, grip the head with locking
pliers and twist the screw out. Avoid
applying heat unless specifically
instructed. Heat may melt, warp or remove
the temper from parts.
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