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15. STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Operational Precautions
Torque Values
Handlebar upper holder bolt
300~350 kgf-cm
Steering shaft holder bolt
300~350 kgf-cm
Steering shaft nut
250~350 kgf-cm
Steering tie-rod nut
250~350 kgf-cm
Knuckle nut
600
kgf-cm
Tie rod lock nut
450~550 kgf-cm
Suspension arm nut
450~550 kgf-cm
Front
cushion mounting nut
450~550 kgf-cm
Trouble Diagnosis
Hard to steer
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Faulty tire.
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Steering shaft holder too tight.
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Insufficient tire pressure.
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Faulty steering shaft bushing.
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Damaged steering shaft bushing.
Front wheel wobbling
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Faulty tire.
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Worn front brake drum bearing.
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Bent rim.
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Axle nut not tightened properly.
Steers to one side
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Bent tie rods.
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Wheel installed incorrectly.
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Unequal tire pressure.
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Bent frame.
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Worn swing arm pivot bushings.
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Incorrect wheel alignment.
Front suspension noise
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Loose front suspension fasteners.
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Binding suspension link.
Hard suspension
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Faulty front swing arm bushings.
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Improperly installed front swing arms.
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Bent front shock absorber swing rod.
Soft suspension
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Weak front shock absorber springs.
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Worn or damage front swing arm bushings.
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