2. Operational Precautions
Torque
Handlebar upper holder bolt
24 N-m
Steering shaft holder bolt
23 N-m
Steering shaft nut
84
N-m
Steering tie-rod nut
40
N-m
Knuckle
nut
50 N-m
Tie rod lock nut
40 N-m
Suspension arm nut
70
N-m
Front cushion mounting nut
45
N-m
3. 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 knucle 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.
Summary of Contents for Patriot 430
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Page 71: ...70 Muffler mounting bolt 12 N m Tighten the muffler bolts specified torque 29 N m...
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