Section 07
STEERING SYSTEM
Subsection 02
(STEERING SYSTEM)
07-02-4
VMR2004_025_07_02A.FM
The maximum length for tie-rod groove to ball joint
end must be the value
A
in the following chart:
Before installing tie-rods, ensure that both heads
of tie-rod ends are aligned. If the heads are not
aligned, the tie-rod end play and its durability will
be greatly reduced.
Install new cotter pin. Both ends of cotter pin must
be folded.
Perform the toe-out adjustment.
Toe Adjustment
Place vehicle on level surface.
Check that handlebar is straight.
Use a long rule and check if the rear and front
wheels are aligned.
Adjust alignment with tie-rod.
Adjust toe-out to 0.5 ± 0.5 mm (.0197 ± .0197 in)
on each side.
NOTE:
Take measure on the rim.
A - B = 0.5 ± 0.5 mm (.0197 ± .0197 in) on each side
STEERING COLUMN BEARING
Removal
Place vehicle on jack stands and remove front
wheels.
Remove steering column.
Remove bolts
no. 29
and first bearing flange
no. 30
.
Remove bearing
no. 31
.
Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following detail.
Place flanged collar toward outside.
1. Flanged collar
2. Bearing
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
Test
Refer to ACCESSORIES.
Removal
Remove screws
no. 32
under multi-function switch
no. 33
.
TYPICAL
1. Remove the screws
MODEL
A
B
DS
mm
20 ± 5
311 ± 1
in
25/32 ± .197
12-1/4 ± .039
B
V01I0YA
A
A
V02I0AB
B
A
B
A
V02I08A
1
2
V02I09A
1
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