Yamaha Raptor 700R 2009 Service Manual

TIE-RODS AND STEERING KNUCKLES
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REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Remove:
• Steering knuckle “1”
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IP
Use a general puller to separate the ball joints
“2” from the steering knuckle “1”.
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CHECKING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Check:
• Tie-rod free play and movement
Free play → Replace the tie-rod end.
Rough movement → Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• Tie-rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
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CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
The following procedure applies to both of the
steering knuckles.
1. Check:
• Steering knuckle
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE TIE-RODS
The following procedure applies to both of the
tie-rods.
1. Install:
• Tie-rod
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IP
Install the tie-rod so that the groove “1” is on the
wheel side.
2. Adjust:
• Toe-in
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN” on page
3-27.
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Tie-rod nut
25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb)

Yamaha Raptor 700R 2009 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	Raptor 700R 2009
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English