Suzuki 2009 LT-A500XP, Service Manual

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0B-21 Maintenance and Lubrication:
5) After adjustment has been made, tighten the four
lock-nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod lock-nut (a): 29 N·m (2.9 kgf-m, 21.0 lbf-
ft)
Suspensions Inspection
B931H20206024
Inspect suspension
Every 2 000 km (1 200 miles, 6 months)
1) Support the vehicle with a jack and wooden blocks.
2) Remove the front and rear wheels.
3) Inspect the suspension arm and bearing for
scratches, wear, or damage. If any defects are
found, replace them with new ones. Refer to
“Front
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation: in
Section 2B”
.
4) Inspect the front and rear shock absorbers for oil
leakage or damage. If any defects are found, replace
them with new ones. Refer to
“Front Shock
Absorber Removal and Installation: in Section
2B”
and “Rear Shock Absorber Removal and
Installation: in Section 2C” .
Chassis Bolt and Nut Inspection
B931H20206025
Tighten chassis bolt and nut
Initially at 200 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 3 months) thereafter
Check that all chassis bolts and nuts are tightened to
their specified torque.
1 Handlebar upper clamp bolt 26 N
⋅
m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)
(a)
(a)
(a)
I831G1020089-01
(a)
1
(a)
1
I931H1020058-01
2 Handlebar holder nut 60 N
⋅
m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lbf-ft)
3 EPS body mounting bolt (Upper) 26 N
⋅
m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)
4 EPS body mounting nut (Lower) 28 N
⋅
m (2.8 kgf-m, 20.0 lbf-ft)
5 Steering shaft bolt 26 N
⋅
m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lbf-ft)
(b)
2
I931H1020059-01
(a)
3
I931H1020080-02
(c)
4
I931H1020081-02
(a)
5
I931H1020083-01