Inspection - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

STEERING
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INSPECTION

1. Inspect:
S Handlebar 1
S Steering column 2
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent column.
This may dangerously weaken the column.
2. Inspect:
S Bearings (steering column) 1
S Steering column 2 (bearing contact sur-
faces)
Scratches/wear/damage ! Replace.
3. Inspect:
S Relay rod 1
S Tie-rods 2
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten bent rods. This
may dangerously weaken the rods.
4. Check:
S Rod end movement
Rod end freeplay exists ! Replace the rod
end.
Rod end turns roughly ! Replace the rod
end.
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