14. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT SUSPENSION/
STEERING SYSTEM UXV 500
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 Unit: mm (in)
Item Standard Service Limit
Front wheel rim run out Radial 2 (0.08)
Axial 2 (0.08)
Tie rod length 379.750.25 (15.190.01)
Rod-end (tie rod) angle 180
TORQUE VALUES
Steering column 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 6.5 kgf-m (65 N-m, 46 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 2.1 kgf-m (21 N-m, 16 lbf-ft) Castle nut
Tie-rod adjusting nut 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 25.5 lbf-ft)
Front shock absorber mount bolt 4 kgf-m (40 N-m, 29 lbf-ft)
Handlebar holder bolt 2.5 kgf-m (25 N-m, 18 lbf-ft)
Steering bracket 2.2 kgf-m (22 N-m, 16 lbf-ft)
SPECIAL TOOLS
Oil seal and bearing driver A120E00014
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