14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM ATV 300/250
Set the rod-end (steering column side) in an
angle where the indentation surface of the To Knuckle Arm
tie-rod is parallel to the rod-end shaft, and
then tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 22 lbf-ft)
Set the other rod-end (knuckle arm side) in
an angle as shown (right-hand tie-rod and
left-had tie-rod), and then tighten the lock
nut.
Rod-end (tie rod) angle: 180
Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 22 lbf-ft) To Steering Column
After making adjustment on both tie rods
be sure to mark them R and L for
identification.
The threads on both rod-end must be of
the same length.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the "REMOVAL AND
INSPECTION" procedures.
Install the tie-rod and washer onto the
steering knuckle and steering column, then
tighten the nuts.
Torque: 2 kgf-m (20 N-m, 15 lbf-ft)
Be sure that the rod-end on the
indentation surface side is connected to
the steering knuckle. Indentation Surface
Install the all cotter pins and band ends of
cotter pins.
Always use a new cotter pin.
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