Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Components
Page 6
HARDWARE TORQUE
If hardware is not listed here, refer to standard torque values
in the appendix.
Description Foot Pounds Newton Meters
Steering wheel nut 28-32 38-43
SS 546 Rod End Nut 20-25 27-33
SS-546 Rod End Jam Nut 20-25 27-33
REPLACE THE FRONT FORK
6. Remove the tiller or steering gear assembly.
7. Remove the fork spindle nut and discard.
8. While holding the fork assembly so that it cannot fall to
the ground, slowly raise the front end of the vehicle until
the fork spindle comes out of the bottom of the fork collar.
9. Support the front of the frame with jack stands.
10. Inspect the upper and lower fork collar seals and replace
if necessary.
11. Install the fork in reverse order being careful not to damage
the lower fork collar seal.
12. Use a new fork spindle nut.
13. Tighten the fork spindle nut until there is no lateral or
radial play in the fork spindle bearings.
14. Lower the vehicle to the ground and test drive.
1. Make sure the start switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center
“OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of
adequate capacity to lift and support the vehicle.
Failure to use lifting and support devices of rated
load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
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