Suzuki 2009 LT-A500XP, Service Manual

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Steering / Handlebar: 6B-8
Tie-rod / Tie-rod End Removal and Installation
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WARNING
!
When using the tie-rod end remover, keep
clear of the tie-rod end because it may come
loose with some force and could strike you.
Removal
1) Remove the tie-rod end with the special tool. Refer
to “Front Wheel Hub / Steering Knuckle Removal
and Installation: in Section 2B” .
Special tool
(A): 09942–72410 (Tie-rod end remover)
2) Remove the cotter pin, tie-rod end nut and washer.
3) Remove the steering arm plate (1) with a special
tool.
Special tool
(A): 09942–72410 (Tie rod end remover)
4) Remove the other tie-rod end in the same manner as
described previously.
5) Separate the tie-rod ends (2), nuts (3),(4) and tie-
rods (5).
CAUTION
!
The lock-nuts (3) have left-hand threads.
Installation
Install the tie-rod in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following points:
• When installing the tie-rods, make sure the short side
“a” of tie-rod come outside.
• Push the tie-rod to tie-rod lock-nut tightening direction.
• Tighten the lock-nuts to the specification.
CAUTION
!
When tightening the lock-nuts, hold the tie-
rod end with a open end wrench.
NOTE
The lock-nuts (1) have left-hand threads.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod lock-nut (a): 29 N·m (2.9 kgf-m, 21.0 lbf-ft)
(A)
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1
(A)
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2
2 2
2
3
4
4
5 5
3
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“ a ” “ a ”
(a)
1
(a)
(a)
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