2002-2007 Suzuki 500 LTA Service Manual, Page 343Get this manual
SERVICING INFORMATION
CHASSIS
Complaint Handling is too heavy or stiff1234512345678123451231212312312312312345678910Symptom and possible causes Improper front wheel alignmentInsufficiently lubricatedLow air pressure in front tiresTie rod ends tending to seizeLinkage connections tending to seizeUnequally inflated tiresLoose front wheel hub nutsDamaged or worn front wheel hub bearingsWorn or loose tie rod endsDefective or incorrect front tiresDamaged or worn wishbone arms and related bushingsDistorted front wheelsLoose chassis nuts and boltsUnequally inflated tiresImproper front wheel alignmentWorn front wheel hub bearingsDistorted frameDefective shock absorberHigh tire pressureWorn steering linkage connectionsLoose suspension system boltsWorn or loose front wheel hub bearingsImproper front wheel alignmentLoose nuts and boltsDamaged or worn front wheel hub bearingsInsufficiently lubricatedWeakened springShock absorber leaks oilImproper suspension settingWorn upper or lower wishbone arms and related bushingsImproper suspension settingBent shock absorber rodLoose suspension system boltsWorn wishbone arms and related bushingsWorn swingarm bearingsDistorted rear wheel rimsDamage or worn rear wheel hub bearingsDefective or incorrect rear tiresLoose rear wheel hub nutsLoose rear axle shaft nutLoosen rear axle housing mounting boltsImproper rear brake adjustmentDamaged or worn rear swingarm and related bushingsRear shock absorber leaks oilLoose rear swingarm arm nutRemedy AdjustLubricateAdjustReplaceRepair or replaceRegulateTightenReplaceReplace or tightenReplaceReplaceReplaceReplaceTightenRegulateAdjustReplaceRepair or replaceReplaceRegulateReplaceTightenReplaceAdjustTightenReplaceLubricateReplaceReplaceAdjustTightenAdjustReplaceTightenReplaceReplaceReplaceReplaceReplaceTightenTightenTightenAdjustReplaceReplaceTighten