Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Torque the steering shaft locknut a

STEERING 12-15

Steering

•Torque the steering shaft locknut [A].

Torque - Steering Shaft Locknut: 49 ∼ 59 N·m (5.0 ∼ 6.0 kgf·m, 36 ∼ 43 ft·lb)

•Turning the steering shaft fully in left and right direction, check whether the steering position sensor comes in con- tact with the magnet.

•Check the clearance [A] between the steering position sensor [B] and the magnet [C] with feeler gauge.

Steering Position Sensor Clearance

Standard: 0.5 ∼ 1.5 mm (0.02 ∼ 0.06 in.)

If necessary, adjust the clearance by turning the steering shaft nut.

•Replace the cotter pin [A] with a new one.

NOTE

○When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the locknut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the steering shaft, tighten the locknut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.

○It should be within 30 degree.

○Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past the nearest hole.

•Band the cotter pin over the nut.

•Install the steering holder.

•Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the steering holder mounting bolts.

Torque - Steering Holder Mounting Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14.5 in·lb)

•Install the steering neck [A] so that its arrow mark [B] points toward the front.

•Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the steering neck mounting bolts.

Torque - Steering Neck Mounting Bolts: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 ft·lb)