Service Manual

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10.9
STEERING / SUSPENSION
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5. Install the (4) mounting fasteners and torque fasteners to
specification. Refer to “Steering Exploded View (EPS
Models)”.
6. Reconnect the (2) electrical harnesses to the power steering
unit.
7. Align the mark on the upper steering post with the skip
tooth spline on the upper power steering shaft upon
installation (see Figure 10-1).
8. Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
9. Position the upper steering post on the shaft so the pinch
bolt is aligned with the recess in the power steering shaft.
10. Install the pinch bolt and torque to specification. Refer to
“Steering Exploded View (EPS Models)”.
11. Install the fuel tank assembly, fuel line and reconnect the
fuel pump harness (see Chapter 3).
12. Reinstall the upper steering post bushing bracket and torque
the (2) fasteners to specification.
13. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position and move the
handlebar from left to right several times to ensure the
power steering doesn’t bind. If binding occurs:
Loosen the (4) mounting fasteners
Move handlebars from left to right several times to
position the power steering unit
Torque the (4) mounting fasteners to specification and
check the steering operation for binding again
If no binding is present, proceed; if binding is still
present, repeat this procedure.
14. Install both front mud guards and right-hand footwell (see
Chapter 9).
15. Install the front rack and front cover (see Chapter 9).
CAUTION
The 8-way connector, two rows of four pins,
does not have a channeled lock on both sides,
allowing it to be installed 180° from its intended
position. The connector will not positively
engage or snap into place while in the wrong
position, but can still be installed.
If the connector is not installed correctly, the
Power Steering Unit will not function.
CAUTION
Striking the steering post can permanently
damage the EPS unit and cause
a Power Steering Fault.
Shaft
Recess
Pinch
Bolt
Upper
Steering Post
= T
Steering Post to Bulkhead Bolts:
20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)