Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual page 356

STEERING SYSTEM
Take
cam
not to
damage the
housing.
Replace the pinion
and bearing as an
assembly.
ae
careful nolto
damage the sliding
surface and teeth of
the raCK.
17-12
Hold the steering pinion in a vise with soft jaws or shop
towels.
Drive the gear box housing 111 on contact with a
wooden block at the point as shown (arrows) evenly to
remove the steering pinion/bearing assembly.
• Do not reuse the pinion andlor bearing.
Remove Ihe steering rack [2] from the gear box
housing.
Remove the snap ring [1J and end bushing [2J.
Clean the disassembled parts with a high flash point or
non-flammable solvent and dry them with compressed
air.
INSPECTION
Check the rack [1J teeth for wear, chipping or damage.
Check the gear box housing (2] for damage.
Check the tie-rod PI for distortion or damage.
Check that the rack end joint (universal joint) (2] moves
smoothly without binding or noise.
[1]
[2]