Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10, LIT-11616-16-02 Removing the Front Arms, Checking the Front Arms

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

CHAS

REMOVING THE FRONT ARMS

1.Check:

●Front arm free play

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Checking steps:

●Check the front arm side play È by moving it from side to side.

If side play is noticeable, check the bushings.

●Check the front arm vertical movement É by moving it up and down.

If the vertical movement is tight or rough, or if there is binding, check the bushings.

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2.Remove:

●Front arms

CHECKING THE FRONT ARMS

1.Check:

●Front arms

Bends/damage → Replace.

2.Check:

●Bushings

Wear/damage → Replace.

3.Check:

●Ball joint

Damage/pitting → Replace the ball joint. Free play → Replace the ball joint. Turns roughly → Replace the ball joint.

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