7-48 CHASSIS
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the toe-in as follows:
• Place the vehicle on level ground and set the handlebars
straight.
Make sure all the tires are inflated to the standard pressure.
(
!
2-18)
• Place 75 kg (165 lbs) of weight on the seat.
• Loosen the locknuts (
1
,
2
) on each tie rod.
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• Measure the distances (
A
and
B
) between the front wheels.
Subtract the measurements of
A
from the measurements of
B
to find the toe-in. If the toe-in is not within specification,
adjust the tie rod to the right or left until the toe-in is within the
specified range.
A
–
B
= Toe-in
%
Toe-in
Standard: 7 ± 4 mm (0.28 ± 0.16 in)
• Temporarily tighten the four locknuts.
• 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-in is within specification. Check the toe-in
again by measuring distances
A
and
B
.
• If the toe-in is not within specification, repeat the adjustment
as above until the proper toe-in is obtained and distances
C
and
D
become equal.
• After adjustment has been made, tighten the four locknuts
1
to the specified torque.
#
Tie rod locknut: 29 N·m (2.9 kgf-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
The locknuts
2
have left-hand threads.
Forward
Right angle
(90 deg.)
Forward
Summary of Contents for LT-F500F 2002
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Page 36: ...2 22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...
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Page 135: ...ENGINE 3 93 Countershaft Driveshaft ...
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Page 224: ...COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM 6 19 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil jet ...
Page 227: ...CHASSIS 7 3 Rear carrier Rear fender Fuel tank cover Mud guard Battery holder plate Rear box ...
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