Drive Shaft Dust Boot Inspection - Yamaha YFM250XL(C) Service Manual

FINAL DRIVE GEAR OIL REPLACEMENT/DRIVE SHAFT DUST
BOOT INSPECTION/STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API "GL-4" hypoid gear
oil
If desired, and SAE 80W90
hypoid gear oil may be used
for all condition.
Periodic oil change:
0.25 L (0.21 Imp qt, 0.27 US qt)
Total amount:
0.27 L (0.24 Imp qt, 0.29 US qt)
7.Install:
Filler bolt (final drive gear case)
G
NOTE:
After filling the oil, inspect the oil leaks.
Filler bolt (final drive gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)

DRIVE SHAFT DUST BOOT INSPECTION

1.Inspect:
Dust boot 1
G
Wear/Damage → Replace.
Loose clamp 2 → Tighten.
Refer to the "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
AND SWINGARM" section in CHAPTER 7.
STEERING SYSTEM INSPECTION
1.Place the machine on a level place.
2.Check:
Steering shaft bushings and bearings
G
Move the handlebar up and down, and/or
back and forth.
Excessive play → Replace the steering
shaft bushings and or bearings.
Refer to "STEERING SYSTEM" section in
the CHAPTER 7.
3.Check:
Tie-rod ends
G
Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right
until it stops completely, then slightly
move the handlebar from left to right.
Tie-rod end 1 has any vertical play →
Replace the tie-rod end(s).
Refer to the "STEERING SYSTEM" section
in CHAPTER 7.
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