14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/ STEERING SYSTEM MXU 250R/300R Adjust the tie-rod length. Adjustment steps: (The following procedures are done on both tie-rods, right and left.) Loosen the lock nuts. Adjust the tie-rod length by tuning both tie- rod ends. Tie rod length: 299.50.5 mm (11.980.02 in) Lock Nut Indentation Surface Lock Nut To Knuckle Arm Set the rod-end (steering column side) in an angle where the indentation surface of the tie-rod is parallel to the rod-end shaft, and then tighten the lock nut. Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 Nm, 22 lbf-ft) Set the other rod-end (knuckle arm side) in an angle as shown (right-hand tie-rod and left-hand tie-rod), and then tighten the lock nut. To Steering Column Rod-end (tie rod) angle: 180 Torque: 3 kgf-m (30 Nm, 22 lbf-ft) 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. 14-16