Yamaha YFM660FS, Supplementary Service Manual

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CHAS
STEERING SYSTEM
REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLE
1.Remove:
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Steering knuckle
1
NOTE:
Use a general puller to separate the ball joint
2
and steering knuckle.
CHECKING THE TIE ROD
1.Check:
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Tie rod free play and movement
Free play
→
Replace the tie rod end.
Turns roughly
→
Replace the tie rod end.
2.Check:
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Tie rod
●
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLE
1.Check:
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Steering knuckle
Damage/pitting
→
Replace.
2.Check:
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Front wheel bearings
Bearings allow play in the wheel hubs or the
wheel turns roughly
→
Replace.
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Oil seals
Damage
→
Replace.
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Replacement steps:
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Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.
●
Remove the oil seals
1
.
●
Drive out the bearings
2
.
WARNING
Eye protection is recommended when
using striking tools.
●
Remove the spacer
3
.
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Apply lithium base grease to the bearings
and oil seals.
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Install the spacer to the steering knuckle.