Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie-Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles; Installing The Tie-Rods - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM
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REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1. Remove:
• steering knuckles 1
NOTE:
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Use a general puller to separate the ball joint
2 and steering knuckle.
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CHECKING THE TIE-RODS

1. Check:
• tie-rod free play and movement
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• tie-rods
Bends/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1. Check:
• steering knuckles
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE TIE-RODS

1. Install:
• tie-rods (left and right)
NOTE:
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The tie-rod side which must be installed on the
outside has grooves 1.
2. Adjust:
• toe-in
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN" in
chapter 3.
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CHAS
25 Nm (2.5 m · kg, 18 ft · lb)