Yamaha 2012 Grizzly 300 Service Manual page 259

STEERING SYSTEM
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CHECKING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
• tie-rod free play and movement
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• tie-rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Check:
• steering knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.
INSTALLING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Install:
• tie-rod
35 Nm (3.5 m · kg, 25.3 ft · lb)
TIP
• The tie-rod side which must be installed on
the outside has grooves
• When installing the tie-rod, hold each tie-rod
ball joint with a 14-mm wrench
tighten the tie-rod end nut.
2. Adjust:
• toe-in
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN" in
chapter 3.
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