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Steering/Frame/Controls
The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Steering wheel secure.
B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and
full-right capability.
C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely (XTX).
The frame and welds should be checked periodically for
damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken compo-
nents, and missing components.
Steering Assembly (XT)
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
front wheels; then remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie rod
ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod ends
from the knuckles.
PR301
3. Make matching alignment marks on the pinion shaft
and lower steering shaft joint.
PR333A
NOTE: Any time steering components are disas-
sembled, all connecting components should be
marked for proper alignment during assembling.
4. Remove the cap screw securing the lower steering
shaft joint to the pinion shaft; then slide the joint free
of the pinion.
PR302
5. Remove two cap screws securing the rack and pinion
assembly to the frame. Account for two nuts and two
washers.
PR303A
6. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the
right-side.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.