Checking The Steering System - Yamaha Raptor 90 YFM90RA 2011 Service Manual

CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM

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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• steering shaft bushings and bearings
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" in chapter
6.
3. Check:
• tie-rod ends
Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right
until it stops completely, then slightly move
the handlebar slightly in the opposite direction.
have vertical play →
Tie-rod end(s)
Replace the tie-rod end(s).
Refer to "STEERING SYSTEM" in chapter
6.
4. Raise the front end of the machine so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. Check:
• ball joints and/or wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play →Replace the front arms
(upper and lower) and/or wheel bearings.
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