Checking The Steering System - Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual

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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• Steering assembly bushings
Move the handlebar up and down, and back
and forth.
Excessive play → Replace the steering stem
bushings.
3. Check:
• Tie-rod ends
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
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a. Turn the handlebar left until it stops.
b. Move the handlebar slightly to the right and
left.
c. Check for play in the tie-rod ends.
d. Turn the handlebar right until it stops.
e. Move the handlebar slightly to the left and
right.
f. Check for play in the tie-rod ends.
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4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. Check:
• Ball joints and wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play → Replace the front
arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bear-
ings.
6. Measure: (YFM5FGP/YFM7FGP only)
• Steering tension
Above specification → Adjust.
Steering tension
50 N (5.0 kgf)
(YFM5FGPY/YFM7FGPY)
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a. Set the main switch to "OFF".
b. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheels are elevated.
c. Point the front wheels straight ahead.
d. Hold the belt tension gauge "1" at a 90° angle
to the handlebar, push the gauge against the
handlebar, and then record the measurement
when the handlebar starts to turn.
Belt tension gauge
90890-03170
Rear drive belt tension gauge
YM-03170
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