Toe-In Adjustment - Suzuki LT-Z250 Service Manual

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the toe-in as follows:
Place the vehicle on level ground and set the handlebars
straight.
Make sure all the tires are inflated to the standard pressure.
(!2-18)
Place 75 kg (165 lbs) of weight on the seat.
Loosen the locknuts ( 1, 2) on each tie rod.
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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.
A B = Toe-in
' Toe-in
Standard: 5 – 4 mm (0.20 – 0.16 in)
Temporarily tighten the four locknuts.
Check that the distances ( 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 distances A and B.
If the toe-in is not within specification, repeat the adjustment
as above until the proper toe-in is obtained and distances C
and D become equal.
After adjustment has been made, tighten the four locknuts 1
to the specified torque.
" Tie rod locknut: 29 N•m (2.9 kgf-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
CHASSIS
Forward
Right angle
(90 deg.)
Forward
7-43