Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 Removing the Steering Knuckles, Checking the TIE Rods

STEERING SYSTEM

CHAS

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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Replacement steps:

●Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.

●Remove the steering knuckle oil seal.

●Remove the circlip 1 and rubber boot 2. Use the ball joint remover and installer set.

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