Yamaha YFM45FAR Service Manual page 330

STEERING SYSTEM
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Attach the assembled ball joint remover/
installer, new ball joint B and installer
attachment 8 to the steering knuckle C.
NOTE:
Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.
G
Hold the body 3 in place while turning in the
long bolt 4 to install the new ball joint B into
the steering knuckle C.
G
Remove the ball joint remover/installer.
G
Apply lithium-soap base grease to the new
ball joint B.
G
Install a new rubber boot and new circlip.
NOTE:
Always use a new ball joint set.
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Install a steering knuckle oil seal.
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3.Check:
Front wheel bearings
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Bearings allow play in the wheel hubs or the
wheel turns roughly → Replace.
Oil seals
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Damage → Replace.
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Replacement steps:
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Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.
G Remove the oil seals 1.
G
Drive out the bearings 2.
WARNING
Eye protection is recommended when
using striking tools.
G
Remove the spacer 3.
G
Apply lithium base grease to the bearings
and oil seals.
G
Install the spacer to the steering knuckle.
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