Removing The Steering Knuckle; Checking The Tie Rod; Checking The Steering Knuckle - Yamaha YFM45FAR Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM

REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLE

1.Remove:
Steering knuckle 1
G
NOTE:
Use a general puller to separate the ball joint
2 and steering knuckle 1 or front lower arm
3.

CHECKING THE TIE ROD

1.Check:
Tie rod free play and movement
G
Free play → Replace the tie rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie rod end.
2.Check:
Tie rod
G
Bends/damage → Replace.
G

CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLE

1.Check:
Steering knuckle
G
Damage/pitting → Replace.
2.Check:
Ball joint
G
Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint.
Free play → Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly → Replace the ball joint.
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Replacement steps:
G
Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.
G
Remove the steering knuckle oil seal.
G Remove the circlip 1 and rubber boot 2.
Use the ball joint remover and installer set.
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