Removing The Bearing Retainer; Checking The Steering Stem; Installing The Bearing Retainer; Installing The Lock Washer - Yamaha YFM70RY Service Manual

EAS29550

REMOVING THE BEARING RETAINER

1. Remove:
• Bearing retainer
Damper rod holder (30 mm)
90890-01327
YM-01327
EAS29560

CHECKING THE STEERING STEM

1. Check:
• Steering stem "1"
Bends → Replace.
EWA15030
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent stem; this
may dangerously weaken the stem.
2. Check:
New
• Oil seals "1"
• Steering stem bushings "2"
Wear/damage → Replace.
EAS29570

INSTALLING THE BEARING RETAINER

1. Install:
• Bearing retainer
Bearing retainer
65 Nm (6.5 m·kg, 47 ft·lb)
LOCTITE®
1
4-46
STEERING STEM
Damper rod holder (30 mm)
90890-01327
YM-01327
EAS29580

INSTALLING THE LOCK WASHER

1. Install:
• Lock washer New
• Steering stem bushing bolts
Steering stem bushing bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
2. Bend the lock washer tabs along a flat side of
the bolts.
EAS29590

INSTALLING THE PITMAN ARM

1. Install:
• Pitman arm
• Washer
• Pitman arm nut
New
• Cotter pin
Pitman arm nut
180 Nm (18.0 m·kg, 130 ft·lb)
TIP
Make sure that the threads of the steering stem,
washers, nuts, and the installation surfaces of
the pitman arm are free of grease and oil.
New