TGB BLADE 250 Service Manual page 167

15. STEERING / FRONT SUSPENSION
Operational Precautions
Torque Values
Handlebar upper holder bolt
Steering shaft holder bolt
Steering shaft nut
Steering tie-rod nut
Knuckle nut
Tie rod lock nut
Suspension arm nut
Front
cushion mounting nut
Trouble Diagnosis
Hard to steer
● Faulty tire.
● Steering shaft holder too tight.
● Insufficient tire pressure.
● Faulty steering shaft bushing.
● Damaged steering shaft bushing.
Front wheel wobbling
● Faulty tire.
● Worn front brake drum bearing.
● Bent rim.
● Axle nut not tightened properly.
Steers to one side
● Bent tie rods.
● Wheel installed incorrectly.
● Unequal tire pressure.
● Bent frame.
● Worn swing arm pivot bushings.
● Incorrect wheel alignment.
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300~350 kgf-cm
300~350 kgf-cm
250~350 kgf-cm
250~350 kgf-cm
600
kgf-cm
450~550 kgf-cm
450~550 kgf-cm
450~550 kgf-cm
Front suspension noise
● Loose front suspension fasteners.
● Binding suspension link.
Hard suspension
● Faulty front swing arm bushings.
● Improperly installed front swing arms.
● Bent front shock absorber swing rod.
Soft suspension
● Weak front shock absorber springs.
● Worn or damage front swing arm bushings.