Removing The Front Arms - Yamaha YFM450FAR Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS

1.Check:
Front arm free play
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Checking steps:
Check the front arm side play È by moving it
G
from side to side.
If side play is noticeable, check the bushings.
Check the front arm vertical movement É by
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moving it up and down.
If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or if
there is binding, check the bushings.
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2.Remove:
Front arms
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CHECKING THE FRONT ARM
1.Check:
Front arms
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Bends/damage → Replace.
2.Check:
Bushings
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Wear/damage → Replace.
3.Check:
Ball joint
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Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint.
Free play → Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly → Replace the ball joint.
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