Yamaha 2004 YXR660 Service Manual page 111

ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN
c. Measure distance È between the marks.
d. Rotate the front tires 180° until the marks
are exactly opposite one another.
e. Measure distance É between the marks.
f. Calculate the toe-in using the formula given
below.
Toe-in = É – È
g. If the toe-in is incorrect, adjust it.
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3. Adjust:
• toe-in
WARNING
• Be sure that both tie-rods are turned the
same amount. If not, the vehicle will drift
right or left even though the steering
wheel is positioned straight. This may
lead to mishandling and an accident.
• After setting the toe-in to specification,
run the vehicle slowly for some distance
with both hands lightly holding the steer-
ing wheel and check that the steering
wheel responds correctly. If not, turn
either the right or left tie-rod within the
toe-in specification.
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a. Mark both tie-rods ends.
This reference point will be needed during
adjustment.
b. Loosen the locknut (tie-rod end) 1 on each
tie-rod.
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 rods the same.
d. Tighten the rod end locknut on each tie-rod.
Locknut (rod end)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
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CHK
ADJ
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