Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie-Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles - Yamaha YFM7FGPW Service Manual

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STEERING SYSTEM
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REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1. Remove:
• steering knuckle 1
NOTE:
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Use a general puller to separate the ball joint
2 from the steering knuckle 1 or the front
lower arm 3.
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CHECKING THE TIE-RODS

1. Check:
• tie-rod free play and movement
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• tie-rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1. Check:
• steering knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.
2. Check:
• ball joints
Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint.
Free play → Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly → Replace the ball joint.
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a. Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.
b. Remove the clip 1, circlip 2 and rubber
boot 3.
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