I have never removed the front clamshell completely, but last night I popped the latches and raised it in the rear and slid it forward enough to check the brake fluid levels. When I slid it back and buttoned up the latches it seemed to have more play in the front than I remember. You can lift up on the front nose there is considerable play as well as some side to side movement. The nose seems to just sit on the hinge points in the brackets. Is this normal? thanks; chuck