Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual page 347

STEERING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
A jack or other support is required to support the vehicle (page 1-33).
Use Honda Genuine replacement bolts and nuts for all joint and mounting points.
Adjust toe whenever the knuckle or steering gear box components are replaced or removed (page 3-22).
For knuckle and wheel hub service, see Wheel/Suspension section (page 19-2).
TOOLS
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cotlar
07MAC-SL00201 07746-0020100 07GAJ-PG20120
07MAC-SL00202 (U .S.A . only)
lock washer clinch
pilot
07NAZ-SR30100
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or a commercially available punch
(U .S.A. only)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard steering
Insufficient tire pressure
Faulty front tire
Incorrect rack guide adjustment
Worn or damaged steering column bearing
Damaged steering shaft
Lock nut wrench
07MAA-SL00101
or 07916-SAS0001 (U.S.A only)
or 07AAA-Tl2A 100 (U.S.A only)
Worn or damaged steering gear box components
Damaged suspension components (page 19-4)
Steers to one side or does not track straight
Unequal tire pressure
Damaged tie-rod, steering gear box or column components
• Incorrect wheel alignment (page 3-22)
• Faulty suspension or wheel components (page 19-4)
Steering wheel wobbles
• Loose steering wheel
• Worn steering shaft splines
Noise o r vibration when turning the steering wheel
Incorrect rack guide adjustment
Worn or damaged steering column bearing
Loose steering shaft joint fasteners
Loose tie-rod joint fasteners
Damaged \ie-rod ball joint
Damaged or deteriorated mounting bushings
Loose steering gear box mounting fasteners
Worn or damaged steering gear box components
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