Tie-Rods And Steering Knuckles; Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie-Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM700RF 2015 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Remove:
• Steering knuckle "1"
TIP
Use a general puller to separate the ball joints
"2" from the steering knuckle "1".
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CHECKING THE TIE-RODS

The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
• Tie-rod movement
Rough movement → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• Tie-rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
Rubber boot damage → Replace the tie-rod
end.
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CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Check:
• Steering knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.

TIE-RODS AND STEERING KNUCKLES

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INSTALLING THE TIE-RODS

The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Install:
• Tie-rod
TIP
Install the tie-rod so that the groove "1" is on the
wheel side.
2. Adjust:
• Toe-in
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN" on page
3-25.
4-49
Tie-rod nut
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb)