kxr maxxer 250 300 Werkstatthandbuch : Seite 178

          14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
   STEERING SYSTEM                                                                    ATV 300/250


 SERVICE INFORMATION
 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
 · Jack the machine front wheel off the ground and be careful to prevent the machine from falling
   down.
 · During servicing, keep oil or grease off the brake disk
 · Inspect the brake system before riding.

 SPECIFICATIONS                                                                           mm (in)
                        Item                            Standard                  Service Limit
 Front wheel rim run out               Radial                                       2 (0.08)
                                       Axial                                        2 (0.08)
 Tie rod length                                    299.50.5(11.980.02)                 
 Rod-end (tie rod) angle                                  180                          

 TORQUE VALUES
 Steering stem nut                   7 kgf-m (70 N-m, 50 lbf-ft)
 Front swing arm nut                 4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
 Front wheel nut                     4.5 kgf-m (45 N-m, 32 lbf-ft)
 Front wheel hub nut                 7 kgf-m (70 N-m, 50 lbf-ft)     Castle nut
 Knuckle ball joint nut              3 kgf-m (30 N-m, 22 lbf-ft)     Castle nut
 Tie-rod ball joint nut              2 kgf-m (20 N-m, 15 lbf-ft      Castle nut
 Front shock absorber mount bolt     4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)

 SPECIAL TOOLS
 Oil seal and bearing install      E014
 Tie-rod ball join remover         F011
 Ball join remover                 F012


 TROUBLESHOOTING
 Hard steering (heavy)                              Front wheel wobbling
 ·Insufficient tire pressure                        · Bent rim
                                                    · Excessive wheel bearing play
                                                    · Bent spoke plate
                                                    · Faulty tire
 Steers to one side or does not track straight      · Improperly tightened axle nut
 · Uneven front shock absorbers                     Soft front shock absorber
 · Bent front arm                                   · Weak shock springs
 · Bent steering knuckle                            · Insufficient damper oil
 Front shock absorber noise
 · Slider bending
 · Loose arm fasteners
 · Lack of lubrication

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