Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS))
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DPS AND STEERING TORQUE SEQUENCE (3 OF 3)
12. Install the second hardened steel washer and
nut on each tie-rod end. Tighten retaining nuts
as specified.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tie-rod end to pitman arm
72.5 N•m ± 7.5 N•m
(53 lbf•ft ± 6 lbf•ft)
13. Install
NEW
cotter pins on the tie-rod ends.
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TYPICAL
1. Hardened steel washers (one each side of pitman arm)
2. Tie rod end retaining nut (torque applied)
3. NEW cotter pin installed
14. Pull bellows down over steering column pinch
bolt and edge of DPS unit housing extension.
Secure bellows using the appropriate locking
tie.
NOTE:
Ensure the locking tie is on the tube part of
the steering column,
not
on the forged end. Bel-
lows should cover end of ring flange on DPS unit
but
not
cover the drainage hole at the bottom of
the ring flange.
Do not
install a locking tie on the
DPS end of the bellows. Lower portion of bellows
MUST
remain floating over the DPS housing.
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TYPICAL
1. Locking tie location
2. Steering column bellows
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TYPICAL
1. Drainage hole in DPS ring flange
2. Steering column bellows
15. Turn handlebar fully to each side and check for
proper contact between pitman arm and pit-
man arm frame stops (both sides).
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