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CHAS
STEERING SYSTEM
EBS00455
REMOVING THE STEERING STEM
1. Remove:
• steering stem
NOTE:
When loosening each tie-rod end nut
1
, hold
the tie-rod ball joint with a 14-mm wrench
2
.
EBS00456
CHECKING THE STEERING STEM
1. Check:
• steering stem
Bends
→
Replace.
WARNING
_
Do not attempt to straighten a bent stem;
this may dangerously weaken the stem.
2. Check:
• steering stem bushings
1
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
INSTALLING THE STEERING STEM
1. Tighten:
• steering stem nut
1
• tie-rod end nut
2
NOTE:
When tightening each tie-rod end nut
2
, hold
the tie-rod ball joint with a 14-mm wrench
3
.
EBS00459
INSTALLING THE LOCK WASHER
1. Install:
• lock washer
1
NOTE:
Bend a lock washer tab along a flat side of
each bolt.
T
R
.
.
35 Nm (3.5 m · kg, 25 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
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