Yamaha UMX - Removing the Tie-Rod; Checking the Steering Joint; Checking the Tie-Rod Ends; Installing the Steering System

STEERING SYSTEM
4-30
REMOVING THE TIE-ROD
1. Straighten the lock washer “a”.
2. Loosen:
• Tie-rod “1”
CHECKING THE STEERING JOINT
1. Check:
• Steering joint
Rough movement → Replace.
CHECKING THE TIE-ROD ENDS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rod ends.
1. Check:
• Tie-rod end free play and movement
Rough movement → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• Tie-rod end
Bends/damage → Replace.
Rubber boot damage → Replace the tie-rod
end.
INSTALLING THE STEERING SYSTEM
1. Install:
• Lock washer “1”
TIP
Align the tabs “a” on the lock washer with the
groove “b” in the steering assembly.
2. Tighten:
• Tie-rod “1”
a
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Tie-rod
75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
New
1
b
a
New
1