Suzuki kq750 2008, Service Manual

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Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-22
If the toe-out is out of specification, bring it into the
specified range. Refer to “Toe Adjustment (Page 0B-
22)”.
Toe Adjustment
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Adjust the toe-out as follows:
1) Loosen the lock-nuts (1), (2) on each tie-rod.
CAUTION
!
• The lock-nuts (2) have left-hand threads.
• When loosening and tightening the lock-
nuts, hold the tie-rod end with a open end
wrench.
NOTE
Hold the concave part “a” of tie-rod with a
wrench.
2) Temporarily tighten the four lock-nuts.
3) Check that the distances “C” and “D” are equal, as
shown. If the distances are not equal, adjust the tie-
rod to the right or left until the toe-out is within
specification. Check the toe-out again by measuring
distances “A” and “B”.
4) If the toe-out is not within specification, repeat the
adjustment as above until the proper tor-out is
obtained and distances “C” and “D” become equal.
5) After adjustment has been made, tighten the four
lock-nuts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Tie-rod lock-nut (a): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
Suspensions Inspection
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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 (Page 2B-3)”.
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 (Page 2B-3)”
and “Rear Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
in Section 2C (Page 2C-3)”.
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1 1
“ a ”
“ a ”
FWD
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“C”
Right angle
(90°)
FWD
“A”
“B”
“D”
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(a)
(a)
(a)
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