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CHK
ADJ
3-44
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
•
steering assembly bushings
Move the handlebar up and down, and/or
back and forth.
Excessive play
→
Replace the steering
stem bushings.
3. Check:
•
tie-rod ends
Turn the handlebar to the left and right until
it stops completely, and then move the han-
dlebar slightly in the opposite direction.
Tie-rod end(s)
have vertical play
→
Replace the tie-rod end(s).
4. Raise the front end of the machine so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. Check:
•
ball joints and/or wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play
→
Replace the front
arms (upper and lower) and/or wheel bear-
ings.
CHECKING THE REAR AXLE BOOT
/
CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE
REAR AXLE BOOT
1.
Check
:
•
dust boots
Damage
→
Replace.
Refer to “DIFFERENTIAL GEAR AND CON-
STANT VELOCITY JOINT” in CHAPTER 6.
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