Tie-Rod Ball Joint Inspection - Honda MUV700 big red Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM
Apply grease to the ball joint remover at the point
shown.
This will ease installation of the tool and prevent
damage to the pressure bolt threads.
Insert the jaws carefully, making sure that you do
not damage the ball jOint boot.
If nfJCflssary. apply
Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the pressure bolt.
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loosen
Ihe ball JOlnl
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To prevent the tool from dropping, tie the strap on a
neighboring solid part such as the upper arm, frame
pipe, etc. before operation.
NOTE:
• 00 not tie the strap on the brake hose, brake
pipe, rubber boot, and other parts that can be
damaged easily.
Once the tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt as
necessary to make the jaws parallel.
Then hand-tighten the pressure bolt and recheck the
jaws to make sure they are still parallel.
Tighten the pressure bolt with a wrench until the
ball joint stud pops loose.
Remove the ball joint nut and disconnect the tie-rod
from the knuckle.
Remove the ball joint from the tie~rod.
INSPECTION
Inspect the ball joint boot for tears or other damage
and the ball joint for looseness by moving the ball
joint stud.
They should move freely and smoothly without
binding.
Apply grease here
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PRESSURE BOLT
BALL JOINT
PRESSURE BOLT
STRAP
ADJUSTING BOLT