Front axle clamp

[Pauls97kdx]

I just replaced the front hub bearing and seals on my 97 kdx 220..I removed the 4 bolt clamp..it had I little mud on it..I did not notice the arrow..or which way it was facing..can someone help me out and tell me which way the arrow goes up or dow on reinstalling?

[KDXGarage]

UP, UP and AWAY, in my beautiful, my beautiful, BALLOOOOON!!

Little 60's soul reference there, but it does point upward.

[Pauls97kdx]

Ok thank you..

[KDXGarage]

hard to see, but:

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[pumpguy]

I put a little white paint over just the arrow. Makes it a whole lot easier to see. No guesswork now.

[KDXGarage]

That's a good idea.