Checking The Front Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual

C. Forward
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3. Adjust:
• Toe-in
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WARNING
• Be sure that both tie-rods are turned the
same amount. If not, the vehicle will drift
right or left even though the handlebar is
positioned straight. This may lead to mis-
handling and an accident.
• After setting the toe-in to specification, run
the vehicle slowly for some distance with
both hands lightly holding the handlebar
and check that the handlebar responds cor-
rectly. If not, turn either the right or left tie-
rod within the toe-in specification.
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a. Mark both tie-rod ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
b. Loosen the locknuts (tie-rod end) "1" of both
tie-rods.
c. The same number of turns should be given to
both the right and left tie-rods "2" until the
specified toe-in is obtained. This is to keep
the length of the tie-rods the same.
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d. Tighten the rod end locknuts of both tie-rods.
Tie-rod end locknut
15 Nm (1.5 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
TIP
Adjust the tie-rod ends so that "A" and "B" are
equal.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
The following procedure applies to both of the
front shock absorber assemblies.
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• Damper rod
Bends/damage → Replace the front shock
absorber assembly.
Refer to "FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" on
page 4-59.
• Oil leakage
Excessive oil leakage → Replace the front
shock absorber assembly.
Refer to "FRONT ARMS AND FRONT
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLIES" on
page 4-59.
• Spring
Fatigue → Replace the front shock absorber
assembly.
CHASSIS
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