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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
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CHECKING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Check:
• steering shaft bushings and bearings
Move the handlebar up and down, and/or
back and forth.
Excessive play
→
Replace the steering
shaft bushings and or bearings.
Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” in chapter
7.
3. Check:
• tie-rod ends
Turn the handlebar to the left and/or right
until it stops completely, then slightly move
the handlebar from left to right.
Tie-rod end has any vertical play
→
Replace the tie-rod end(s).
Refer to “STEERING SYSTEM” in chapter
7.
4. Raise the front end of the machine so that
there is no weight on the front wheels.
5. Check:
• knuckles and/or wheel bearings
Move the wheels laterally back and forth.
Excessive free play
→
Replace the follow-
ing parts.
1) Wheel bearings
2) Bushings
1
3) Thrust covers
2
4) Knuckle shafts
3
5) Spacers
4
6) Cotter pins
5
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR WHEELS”
and “STEERING SYSTEM” in chapter 7.
Summary of Contents for 5YF2-AE1
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