Removing The Tie-Rod; Checking The Steering Joint; Checking The Tie-Rod Ends; Installing The Steering System - Yamaha Wolverine YX70EPNG Service Manual

EBS30488

REMOVING THE TIE-ROD

1. Straighten the lock washer "a".
2. Loosen:
• Tie-rod "1"
1
EBS30107

CHECKING THE STEERING JOINT

1. Check:
• Steering joint
Rough movement → Replace.
EBS30108

CHECKING THE TIE-ROD ENDS

The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rod ends.
1. Check:
• Tie-rod end free play and movement
Rough movement → Replace the tie-rod end.
a
2. Check:
• Tie-rod end
Bends/damage → Replace.
Rubber boot damage → Replace the tie-rod
end.
EBS30109

INSTALLING THE STEERING SYSTEM

1. Install:
• Lock washer "1"
TIP
Align the tabs "a" on the lock washer with the
groove "b" in the steering assembly.
2. Tighten:
• Tie-rod "1"
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STEERING SYSTEM
New
a
1
New
Tie-rod
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
1
b