Tie-Rod - BRP BOMBARDIER DS250 2006 Shop Manual

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Remove handlebar bolts, washers and steering
clamps.
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1. Handlebar bolt
2. Washer
3. Steering clamp
Move handlebar toward the front of vehicle.
Procedure for Handlebar Replacement
Use the same procedure as described in PRO-
CEDURE IF HANDLEBAR IS NOT REPLACED
above. However before removing handlebar
bolts, remove the following items:
– RH and LH brake levers (see BRAKING SYS-
TEM)
– throttle lever
– multifunction switch
– auxiliary multifunction switch and mirrors (Eu-
ropean models).
Remove handlebar from vehicle.
Inspection
Inspect the handlebar for damage, cracks or bend-
ing. Replace if any problem is detected.
Installation
For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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Section 07 STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION)
NOTE: When torquing, the gap between lower
and upper steering clamps must be equal, on both
sides and between rear and front.

TIE-ROD

Removal
Place the vehicle on jack stands and remove ap-
propriate front wheel.
Remove cotter pin, nut and tie-rod assembly. Dis-
card cotter pin and nut.
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STEERING COLUMN SIDE
1. Cotter pin
2. Nut
3. Steering column
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KNUCKLE SIDE
1. Cotter pin
2. Nut
3. Knuckle
Inspection
Inspect ball joint ends for wear or looseness, if
excessive, replace.
Check rubber boots on tie-rods and ball joints. Re-
place defective part.
Check if the tie-rod is bent. Replace the tie-rod if
necessary.
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