Steering Inspection - Yamaha SRX700D Service Manual

INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
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Handlebar 1
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Steering column 2
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent column.
This may dangerously weaken the column.
SDN3030
2. Inspect:
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Bearings (steering column) 1
•
Collars 2
Wear/damage → Replace.
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Steering column 3 (bearing contact
surfaces)
Scratches/wear/damage → Replace.
SDN3040
3. Inspect:
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Relay rod 1
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Tie-rods 2
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten bent rods. This may
dangerously weaken the rods.
SDN3050
4. Check:
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Rod end movement
Rod end freeplay exists → Replace the rod
end.
Rod end turns roughly → Replace the rod
end.
SDN3060
5. Inspect:
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Relay arm
Cracks/damage → Replace.
SDN3070
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CHAS
STEERING