14. STEERING/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SYM
14-2
PRECAUTIONS IN OPERATION
General Information
Before remove front wheel, use a jack to lift the body until front wheel free of ground, and
take care not to rotate body in reverse.
Be careful not to allow oil or grease get on brake drum or linings.
Torque values
Front wheel axle
5.0~7.0kgf-m
Steering handlebar nut
4.0~5.0kgf-m
Steering column top cone sliding ring
0.2~0.3kgf-m
Steering column lock nut
1.0~2.0kgf-m
Speedometer cable nut
0.15~0.3kgf-m
Front shock absorber: Upper nut
2.4~3.0kgf-m
Tools
Special service tools
Steering column wrench
Bearing remover
Inner type bearing remover
Attachment, 32
×
35 mm
Attachment, 42
×
47 mm
Steering column nut wrench
Steering column top cone ring nut wrench
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Hard steering stem
Over tightening of steering stem lock nut
Broken steering stem steel ball and cone
bearing seat
Insufficient tire pressure
Steering stem off center
Uneven left/right cushion
Bend fork
Bent front wheel/tire offset
Front wheel wobbling
Deformed rim
Front wheel bearing loose
Faulty tire
Wheel axle nut tightened improperly
Soft front suspension
Weak fork springs
Oil leakage of the shock absorber seal
Front suspension noise
Cushion cover friction noise
Cushion bolts loose
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