Checking The Steering System - Yamaha YFM7FGPW Service Manual

CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM

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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:
• steering assembly bushings
Move the handlebar up and down, and/or
back and forth.
Excessive play → Replace the steering
stem bushings.
3. Check:
• tie-rod ends
Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right
until it stops completely, then move the han-
dlebar from the left to the right slightly.
Tie-rod end has any vertical play →
Replace the tie-rod end(s).
4. Raise the front end of the vehicle so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. Check:
• ball joints and/or wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play → Replace the front
arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bear-
ings.
6. Measure:
• steering tension
Above specification → Adjust.
Steering tension
50 N (5.0 kgf)
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a. Turn the main switch to "OFF".
b. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheels are elevated.
c. Point the front wheels straight ahead.
d. Hold the belt tension gauge 1 at a 90°
angle to the handlebar, push the gauge
against the handlebar, and then record the
measurement when the handlebar starts to
turn.
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