Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
STEERING SHAFT HOLDER BEARING
Make sure the
cables do not
vehicle securely.
interfere with the
rotation
o f
the
side.
handlebar
Raise the front wheels off the ground and support the
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has hori-
zontal movement, inspect the steering shaft holder
bushing and bearings (section 12).
STEERING SYSTEM
Place the vehicle on level ground with the front
wheels facing straight ahead.
Mark the centers of the tires with chalk to indicate the
axle center height.
Align the gauge with the marks on the tires as
shown.
Check the readings on the gauge scales.
Slowly move the vehicle back until the wheels have
turned 180" so the marks on the tires are aligned with
the gauge height on the rear side.
Measure the toe on the rear pan of the tires a t the
same points with no load on the vehicle.
TOE-IN:
17 15 mm (0.7 0.6
in)
NOTE:
Toe-in means the rear measurement is greater than
the front measurement.
When the toe
i s
out of specification, adjust it by
changing the length of the tie-rods equally by loosen-
ing the lock nuts and turning the tie-rods while hold-
ing the ball joints.
After adjusting each tie-rod, rotate both ball joints in
the same direction with the tie-rod axis until they
stop against the ball joint stud.
Hold
them in that
position and tighten the tie-rod lock nuts.
TORQUE
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After finally tightening the lock nuts, make sure the
ball joints operate properly by rotating the tie-rods,
to make sure both ball joints have equal play.
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TOE-'GAUGE
FRONT
REAR
3-20