Removing The Front Arms; Checking The Front Arms - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS

1. Check:
• front arm free play
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a. Check the front arm side play È by moving
it from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bush-
ings.
b. Check the front arm vertical movement É
by moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or
if there is binding, check the bushings.
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2. Remove:
• front arms

CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS

1. Check:
• front arms
Bends/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• bushings
Wear/damage → Replace.
3. Check:
• ball joint
Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint.
Free play → Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly → Replace the ball joint.
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a. Clean the outside of the front lower arm.
b. Remove the circlip 1 and rubber boot 2.
Use the ball joint remover.
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