Chassis - Suzuki LT-Z90 Manual

CHASSIS

HEAVY STEERING
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Distorted steering shaft.
• Not enough pressure in tires.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
• Insufficiently lubricated.
• Linkage connections tending to seize.
• Tie-rod ends tending to seize.
WOBBLY HANDLEBAR
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Unequally inflated tires.
• Loose front wheel hub nuts.
• Damaged or worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Worn or loose tie-rod ends.
• Defective or incorrect front tires.
• Damaged or worn suspension arms and related
bushings.
• Distorted front wheels.
• Loose chassis nuts and bolts.
STEERING PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Unequally inflated tires.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
• Worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Distorted frame.
• Defective shock absorber.
SHOCKS FELT IN THE STEERING
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• High tire pressure.
• Worn steering linkage connection.
• Loose suspension system bolts.
TIRES RAPIDLY OR UNEVENLY WEAR
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Worn or loose front wheel hub bearings.
• Improper front wheel alignment.
STEERING TOO NOISY
Symptom, possible causes and remedy
• Loose nuts and bolts.
• Damaged or worn front wheel hub bearings.
• Insufficiently lubricated.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust.
Lubricate.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Regulate.
Tighten.
Replace.
Replace or tighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Tighten.
Regulate.
Adjust.
Replace.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Regulate.
Replace.
Tighten.
Replace.
Adjust.
Tighten.
Replace.
Lubricate.
SERVICING INFORMATION 7-7