Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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7-40 CHASSIS
• Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER “1303” or “1322” to the steer-
ing knuckle pinch bolts, and then tighten them to the specified
torque.
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99000-32030: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1303” (USA)
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99000-32110: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1322” (Others)
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Steering knuckle pinch bolt: 50 N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
• Apply THREAD LOCK SUPER “1360” to the disc cover
mounting bolts, and then tighten.
)
99000-32130: THREAD LOCK SUPER “1360”
• Install the washer between the tie rod end and steering
knuckle.
• Tighten the tie rod end nut to the specified torque.
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Tie rod end nut: 55 N·m (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
After installing the tie rod end nut, insert a new cotter pin into the
tie rod end.
• Install the front wheel hub, brake caliper and wheel.
SPRING PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT
After installing the front shock absorber, adjust the spring pre-
load.
Position “1” provides the minimum spring pre-load.
Position “5” provides the maximum spring pre-load.
STD POSITION: 2
POSITION “2” (STD)
&
POSITION “5”
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Be sure to adjust the spring pre-load on the both sus-
pensions equally.