Suzuki LT-A700X 2004 Service Manual page 354

• Install the steering shaft lower nut and washer.
• Tighten the steering shaft lower nut to the specified torque.
# Steering shaft lower nut: 120 N·m (12.0 kgf-m, 87.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
After installing the steering shaft lower nut, install a new cotter
pin into the steering shaft.
TIE ROD
• Tighten the tie rod end nuts to the specified torque.
# Tie rod end nut: 29 N·m (2.9 kgf-m, 21.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
After installing the tie rod end nuts, install the new cotter pins
into the tie rod ends.
• When installing the tie rods, make sure the short sides 1 of
the tie rods come outside.
NOTE:
The locknuts 2 have left-hand threads.
HANDLEBARS
• When installing the handlebars on the handlebar lower clamp,
align the punched mark on the handlebars with the foward
edge of the handlebar lower holder.
• Install the handlebar upper clamps as shown.
• First, tighten the bolts 1 to the specified torque, and then
tighten the bolts 2 to the specified torque.
# Handlebar upper clamp bolt: 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lb-ft)
• Make sure the cable, harness and brake hose are routing
properly.
CHASSIS
Forward
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