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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Components
Page 2
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or front wheels
are tied in position. Driving the vehicle while the steering wheel or
front wheels tied in position may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
6. Position the front fork so that it is in the straight ahead position and tie it off so that it cannot
rotate.
7. The flat top of the half gear on the steering shaft
should be level. If it is not level then perform the
following:
A) Raise the front wheel approximately 1 inch off of
the ground.
B) Remove the fork spindle bearing cap.
C) Loosen the fork nut until the steering shaft can
be rotated without rotating the fork.
D) Position the flat top of the half gear so that it is
level.
E) With the front wheel pointing straight ahead,
lower the front end and tighten the fork spindle
nut. Refer to section
Replace the Front Fork
for information regarding tightening the spindle
nut.
8. Center the steering wheel. Refer to section
Center
the Steering Wheel
for information regarding centering the steering wheel.
9. Untie the front fork.
10. Adjust the steering shaft. Refer to section
Adjust the Steering Shaft
for information regarding
adjusting the steering shaft.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Test drive the vehicle.
Front fork and shaft shown
outside of the vehicle