Removing The Steering Knuckles; Checking The Tie-Rods; Checking The Steering Knuckles - Yamaha 2004 Rhino 660 YXR660FAS Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM

REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1. Remove:
• steering knuckle 1
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
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• tie-rods
Bends/damage → Replace.

CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES

1. Check:
• steering knuckles
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 steering knuckle oil seal.
c. Remove the circlip 1 and rubber boot 2.
Use the ball joint remover and installer set.
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