14. Steering / Front Wheel / Front Cushion
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Operational Precautions
General information
y Before remove front wheel, use a jack to lift the body until front wheel free of ground, and take care not
to rotate body in reverse.
y Be careful not to allow oil or grease get on brake drum, disk or linings.
Torque values
Front wheel axle nut 5.0~7.0kgf-m
Steering handle nut 4.0~5.0kgf-m
Steering column top cone sliding ring 0.2~0.3kgf-m
Steering column lock nut 1.0~2.0kgf-m
Speedometer cable screw 0.15~0.3kgf-m
Front cushion: Upper nut 2.4~3.0kgf-m
Front brake caliper bolt 3.1~3.5kgf-m
Special service tools
Steering column wrench
Bearing remover
Inner type bearing remover SYM-6204002
Attachment, 32×35 mm
Attachment, 42×47 mm
Steering column nut wrench
Steering column top cone ring nut wrench
Trouble diagnosis
Hard steering stem
y Over tightening of steering stem lock nut
y Broken steering stem steel ball
y Damaged steering stem steel ball
y Insufficient tire pressure
Steering stem off center
y Uneven left/right cushion
y Bend fork
y Bent front wheel/tire offset
Front wheel wobbling
y Deformed rim
y Front wheel bearing loose
y Faulty tire
y Wheel axle nut tightened improperly
Soft front suspension
y Weak fork springs
y Cushion seal leaking
Front suspension noise
y Cushion cover friction noise
y Cushion bolts loose
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