15. STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
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Operational Precautions
Torque Values
Handlebar upper holder bolt 2.4kgf-m
Handlebar under holder nut 4.0kgf-m
Steering shaft holder bolt 3.4kgf-m
Steering shaft nut 5.0kgf-m
Steering tie-rod nut 5.0kgf-m
Knuckle nut 5.0kgf-m
Tie rod lock nut 3.6kgf-m
Suspension arm nut 5.0kgf-m
Front
cushion mounting nut 4.6kgf-m
Trouble Diagnosis
Hard to steer
y Faulty tire.
y Steering shaft holder too tight.
y Insufficient tire pressure.
y Faulty steering shaft bushing.
y Damaged steering shaft bushing.
Front wheel wobbling
y Faulty tire.
y Worn front brake drum bearing.
y Bent rim.
y Axle nut not tightened properly.
Steers to one side
y Bent tie rods.
y Wheel installed incorrectly.
y Unequal tire pressure.
y Bent frame.
y Worn swing arm pivot bushings.
y Incorrect wheel alignment.
Front suspension noise
y Loose front suspension fasteners.
y Binding suspension link.
Hard suspension
y Faulty front swing arm bushings.
y Improperly installed front swing arms.
y Bent front shock absorber swing rod.
Soft suspension
y Weak front shock absorber springs.
y Worn or damage front swing arm bushings.
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