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Steering stem bushing replacement

23K views 10 replies 7 participants last post by  CraigScrambler95  
#1 ·
i need to change the steering stem lower bushing on my 1995 sportsman 400, can anyone tell me if it is a major thing. any advice in this repair would be great.
 
#6 ·
Good luck getting a response UTScrambler hasn't been around for 10yrs!!

First of all seems like a waste of time an money to buy the Energy suspension swaybar bushings and mounts.

If you want to grease the upper steering stem pushing drill and tap the mount for a zerk.

But in my experience it's a waste as the bushing gets cruded up and wears just the same. I didn't notice any difference when I did the zerk mod.
 
#10 ·
Steering stem is most likely worn as its 26yrs old. Then again as I learned early on these machines are always going to have a bit of play.