SERVICING INFORMATION 10-11
CHASSIS
HEAVY STEERING
WOBBLY HANDLEBAR
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
SHOCKS FELT IN THE STEERING
TIRES REPIDLY OR UNEVENLY WEAR
STEERING TOO NOISY
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Distorted steering shaft.
• Not enough pressure in tires.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
• Insufficiently lubricated.
• Linkage connections tending seize.
• Tie rod ends tending to seize.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Lubricate.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Unequally inflated tires.
• Loose front wheel hub nuts.
• Damaged or worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Worn or loose tie rod ends.
• Defective or incorrect front tires.
• Damaged or worn wishbone arms and related
bushings.
• Distorted front wheels.
• Loose chassis nuts and bolts.
Regulate.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace or tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Unequally inflated tires.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
• Worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Distorted frame.
• Defective shock absorber.
Regulate.
Adjust.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• High tire pressure.
• Worn steering linkage connection.
• Loose suspension system bolts.
Regulate.
Replace.
Tighten.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Worn or loose front wheel hub bearings.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
Replace.
Adjust.
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Loose nuts and bolts.
• Damaged or worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Insufficiently lubricated.
Tighten.
Replace.
Lubricate.
Summary of Contents for LT-A700X 2004
Page 25: ...2 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INTAKE SIDE ...
Page 26: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2 9 EXHAUST SIDE ...
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Page 59: ...3 8 ENGINE Remove the engine from the right side ...
Page 133: ...3 82 ENGINE Pull the rope and check that the ratchet is pushed out ...
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Page 301: ...7 20 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM EXHAUST SIDE INTAKE SIDE ...
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Page 312: ...CHASSIS 8 9 REAR CARRIER Remove the rear carrier 1 ...
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Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 33 HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION Head light coupler Head light R Adjusting point ...
Page 453: ...10 26 SERVICING INFORMATION Rear box Rear fender Right mud guard Left mud guard ...
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Page 480: ...Prepared by September 2004 Part No 99500 46060 01E Printed in U S A 472 ...