Suzuki LT-A400, Service Manual

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0B-19 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 lb-ft)
Suspension Inspection
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Inspect suspension
Every 2 000 km (1 200 miles, 6 months)
Inspect suspension as follows
1) Support the vehicle with a jack and wooden blocks.
2) Remove the front and rear wheels.
3) Inspect the suspension arms and bearings for
scratches, wear, or damage. If any damages are
found, replace the suspension arm or bushing with
new ones.
4) Inspect the swinging arm, rear axle and bearings for
scratches, wear or damage. If any damages are
found, replace them with a new one.
5) Inspect the front and rear shock absorbers for oil
leakage or damage. If any damages are found,
replace them with new ones.
Chassis Bolt and Nut Inspection
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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 clamp bolt 26 N
⋅
m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
2 Steering shaft holder bolt 23 N
⋅
m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
(a)
(a)
(a)
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(a)
1
(b)
2
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3 Steering shaft lower nut 49 N
⋅
m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.5 lb-ft)
4 Suspension arm pivot nut (Upper and lower) 65 N
⋅
m 6.5 kgf-m,
47.0 lb-ft)
5 Hub nut (Front) 110 N
⋅
m (11.0 kgf-m, 79.5 lb-ft)
6 Wheel set nut (Front) 60 N
⋅
m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
5 Hub nut (Rear) 121 N
⋅
m (12.1 kgf-m, 87.5 lb-ft)
6 Wheel set nut (Rear) 6 N
⋅
m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.5 lb-ft)
(c)
3
(d)
4
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(f)
6
(f)
6
(e)
5
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(f)
6
(f)
6
(g)
5
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