14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM MXU 250R/300R
Inspect the steering column.
Bends/damage Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft,
this may dangerously weaken the shaft.
Inspect the steering brackets and oil seal.
Wear damage Replace.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the "REMOVAL" procedures.
Apply the grease onto the collar, dust
seals, and bearing.
Install the steering column and collar, then
tighten the nut under the frame body.
Torque: 7 kgf-m (70 Nm, 50 lbf-ft)
Install the cotter pin and band ends of cotter
pin.
Always use a new cotter pin.
Assembly the steering column and tighten
the two bolts.
Torque: 2.2 kgf-m (22 Nm, 16 lbf-ft)
Install the tie rods and washer, then tighten
the nut.
Torque: 2 kgf-m (20 Nm, 15 lbf-ft)
Install the cotter pins and band ends of
cotter pins.
Always use a new cotter pin.
Refer to the "TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT"
section in the CHAPTER 3 to adjust toe-in.
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