Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie-Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles - Yamaha Raptor 90 YFM90RA 2011 Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM
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REMOVING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Remove:
• tie-rod
TIP
When removing the tie-rod, hold each tie-rod
ball joint with a 14-mm wrench
loosen the tie-rod end nut.
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REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

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

The following procedure applies to both of 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

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