BODY / SUSPENSION / STEERING
7-2
GENERAL INFORMATION/ BODY REMOVAL
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Fastener Torque
Suspension Fasteners
A–Arm Attaching Bolt
42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)
A-Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut
50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Shock Mounting Bolts
Front: 44 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Rear: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Swing Arm Mounting Bolt
90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)
Rear Axle Hub Bolt 35 Nm (26 ft-lb.)
Steering Fasteners
Handlebar Adjuster Block
10 Nm (84 in. lbs.)
Inner Tie Rod Bolts 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Outer Tie Rod Bolts 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
Steering Post Mount Nuts
22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Steering Post Nut 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs)
Final Drive Fasteners
Front Wheel Spindle Nut 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs)
Rear Wheel Hub Nut 80 Nm (58 ft. lbs.)
Front / Rear Wheel Bolts 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Sprocket Bolts Front: 9.8 Nm. (87 in. lbs.)
Rear: 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 Nm (84 in. lbs.)
Bearing Carrier Mounting
Bolts
55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Chain Guard Bolts 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs)
FRONT CAB REMOVAL
1. Pull out the seat latch on tail and remove the seat.
2. Remove the 4 screws and the fuel tank cover.
3. Remove the 2 screws and 4 insert rivets from 2 side panels.
4. Remove 2 side panels from front and rear cabs.