Toe-In Adjustment - Suzuki LT-Z90 Manual

5-32 CHASSIS

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the toe-in as follows:
• Place the vehicle on level ground and set the handlebar
straight.
• Make sure all the tires are inflated to the standard pressure.
( 2-22)
• Place 63 kg (139 lbs) weight on the seat.
• Loosen the locknuts ( 1 , 2 ) on each tie-rod.
The locknuts 2 have left-hand threads.
• Measure the distances ( A and B ) between the front wheels.
Subtract the measurements of A from the measurements of
B to find the toe-in. If the toe-in is not within specification,
adjust the tie-rod to the right or left until the toe-in is within the
specified range.
B – A = Toe-in
Toe-in
Standard: 4.5 ± 3 mm (0.17 ± 0.1 in)
• Temporarily tighten the four locknuts 3 .
• Check that the distance C and D are equal, as shown. If the
distances are not equal, adjust the tie-rod to the right or left
until the toe-in is within specification. Check the toe-in again
by measuring distance A and B .
• If the toe-in is not within specification, repeat the adjustment
as above until the proper toe-in is obtained and distance C
and D become equal.
• After adjustment has been made, tighten the four locknuts 3
to the specified torque.
Tie-rod locknut: 29 N·m (2.9 kgf-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
Right angle Right angle
(90 deg.) (90 deg.)
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