Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie-Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles And Front Wheel Bearings; Checking The Steering Knuckle Ball Joints - Yamaha 2016 Grizzly yfm700gplg Service Manual

EBS30401

REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Remove:
• Steering knuckle "1"
TIP
Use a general puller to separate the ball joints
"2" from the steering knuckle "1" or the front low-
er arm "3".
EBS30402

CHECKING THE TIE-RODS

The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
• Tie-rod movement
Rough movement → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• Tie-rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
Rubber boot damage → Replace the tie-rod
end.
EBS30403
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles and front wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Steering knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.
TIE-RODS AND STEERING KNUCKLES
2. Check:
• Front wheel bearing "1"
Rough movement/excessive free play → Re-
place.
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a. Clean the surface of the steering knuckle.
b. Remove the circlip "2".
c. Drive out the bearing.
EWB03790
WARNING
Eye protection is recommended when using
striking tools.
d. Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the balls
of the new bearing.
e. Install the new bearing.
ECB02650
NOTICE
Do not strike the center race or balls of the
bearing. Contact should be made only with
the outer race.
f. Install a new circlip.
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EBS30404
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLE BALL
JOINTS
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckle ball joints.
1. Check:
• Ball joint (steering knuckle)
Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint.
Rubber boot damage → Replace the ball
joint.
Rough movement → Replace the ball joint.
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