Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 6
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or front wheels are
tied in position. Driving the vehicle while the steering wheel or front
wheels tied in position may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting
in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Typical Ball Joint
INSPECT BALL JOINTS
NOTE: A set of ball joints and/or rod ends will wear at the same rate. If a
ball joint and or rod end is worn out, then all should be replaced as
a set.
6. Tie off the front fork so that it cannot turn.
7. While watching the ball joints, rapidly rotate the
steering wheel to the left and right.
8. If the ball joint housing moves up or down then the
ball joint is worn out and should be replaced. Refer
to section Replacing a Ball Joint for information
regarding replacing ball joints.
9. Untie the front fork.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.
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