Yamaha RX10LTGTYL Service Manual page 1183

STEERING
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
S Handlebar
1
RX10RS)
S Handlebar 2 (RX10M, RX10MS)
S Steering column 3
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent column.
This may dangerously weaken the column.
2. Inspect:
S Bearings (steering column) 1
S Collars 2
Wear/damage ! Replace.
S Steering column 3 (bearing contact sur-
faces)
Scratches/wear/damage ! Replace.
3. Inspect:
S Relay rod 1
S Tie rod 2
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten bent rods. This
may dangerously weaken the rods.
4. Check:
S Rod end movement
Rod end free play exists ! Replace the rod
end.
Rod end turns roughly ! Replace the rod
end.
5. Inspect:
S Relay arm 1
S Idler arm 2
Cracks/damage ! Replace.
3-7
CHAS
(RX10, RX10S, RX10R,