Checking The Steering System; Adjusting The Toe-In - Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV Service Manual

CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM/

ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN

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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• steering shaft assembly bearings
Try to move the steering wheel up and
down, and back and forth.
Excessive play → Replace the steering
shaft assembly.
3. Check:
• tie-rod ends
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right
until it stops completely, and then move the
steering wheel slightly in the opposite direc-
tion.
Tie-rod end(s) have vertical play → Replace
the tie-rod end(s).
4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. Check:
• ball joints and/or wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play → Replace the front
arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bear-
ings.
ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Measure:
• toe-in
Out of specification → Adjust.
Toe-in
15 ~ 25 mm (0.59 ~ 0.98 in)
(with tires touching the ground)
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NOTE:
Before measuring the toe-in, make sure that
the tire pressure is correct.
a. Mark both front tire tread centers.
b. Face the steering wheel straight ahead.
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