Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles - Yamaha YFM4FAR Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM

REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1.Remove:
Steering knuckle 1
G
NOTE:
Use a general puller to separate the ball joints
2 from the steering knuckle 1 or the front
lower arm 3.

CHECKING THE TIE RODS

1.Check:
Tie rod free play and movement
G
Free play → Replace the tie rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie rod end.
2.Check:
Tie rods
G
Bends/damage → Replace.
G

CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1.Check:
Steering knuckles
G
Damage/pitting → Replace.
2.Check:
Ball joints
G
Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint.
Free play → Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly → Replace the ball joint.
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Replacement steps:
G
Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.
G
Remove the steering knuckle oil seal.
Remove the circlip 1 and rubber boot 2.
G
Use the ball joint remover and installer set.
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