Steering
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ME-45X-01
E-451 & E-457
REPLACE FRONT FORK
Note: It is recommended to replace the grease
seal any time the fork is removed from the
vehicle.
1: Remove the front axle. Refer to section Front
Axle Removal and Installation in Front Axle
Service for information regarding removing the
front axle.
2: Remove the rod end from the fork.
3: Loosen the fork spindle nut but do not remove it
at this time.
4: Tie up or support the front fork so that it cannot
fall from the vehicle and remove the fork spindle
nut.
5: Remove the fork from the vehicle.
6: Thoroughly clean all parts and install in reverse
order.
• Tighten the fork spindle nut to remove all play in
the fork bearings and then an additional 1/4 turn.
• Refer to section Front Axle Removal and
Installation in Front Axle Service for information
regarding installing the front axle.
• If the fork was replaced with a new fork the front
end should be realigned. Refer to section Steering
Alignment for information regarding aligning the
front end.
7: Lower the wheels to the ground.
8: Reconnect the battery.
9: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
10: Test drive the vehicle.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
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