Disassembling The Steering Assembly; Checking The Steering Joint; Checking The Steering Assembly - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM
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DISASSEMBLING THE STEERING
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• oil seal
• circlip
• pinion gear with bearing 1
TIP:
Lightly tap on the steering housing with a soft
hammer to remove the pinion gear easily.

CHECKING THE STEERING JOINT

1. Check:
• steering joint
Rough movement → Replace.

CHECKING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY

1. Check:
• pinion gear bearing
Check the bearing movement on the pinion
gear by rotating with the fingers.
Roughness → Replace.
2. Check:
• pinion needle bearing 1
Damage → Replace.
TIP:
When replacing the pinion needle bearing, it is
recommended to replace the steering rack
assembly. The steering housing may be sub-
ject to damage during removal of the pinion
needle bearing.
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