TGB 525 - Operational Precautions; Trouble Diagnosis

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15. STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Operational Precautions
Torque Values
Handlebar upper holder bolt 300~350 kgf-cm
Steering shaft holder bolt 300~350 kgf-cm
Steering shaft nut 250~350 kgf-cm
Steering tie-rod nut 250~350 kgf-cm
Knuckle nut 600 kgf-cm
Tie rod lock nut 450~550 kgf-cm
Suspension arm nut 450~550 kgf-cm
Front cushion mounting nut 450~550 kgf-cm
Trouble Diagnosis
Hard to steer
● Faulty tire.
● Steering shaft holder too tight.
● Insufficient tire pressure.
● Faulty steering shaft bushing.
● Damaged steering shaft bushing.
Front wheel wobbling
● Faulty tire.
● Worn front brake drum bearing.
● Bent rim.
● Axle nut not tightened properly.
Steers to one side
● Bent tie rods.
● Wheel installed incorrectly.
● Unequal tire pressure.
● Bent frame.
● Worn swing arm pivot bushings.
● Incorrect wheel alignment.
Front suspension noise
● Loose front suspension fasteners.
● Binding suspension link.
Hard suspension
● Faulty front swing arm bushings.
● Improperly installed front swing arms.
● Bent front shock absorber swing rod.
Soft suspension
● Weak front shock absorber springs.
● Worn or damage front swing arm bushings.
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