Yamaha YXR660FAS Service Manual download pdf (Page 340)

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CHAS

STEERING SYSTEM

h. Attach the assembled ball joint remover/

installer, new ball joint B and installer

attachment 8 to the steering knuckle C.

NOTE:

Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.

i. Hold the body 3 in place while turning in

the long bolt 4 to install the new ball joint

B into the steering knuckle C.

j. Remove the ball joint remover/installer.

k. Apply lithium-soap base grease to the new

ball joint B.

l. Install a new rubber boot and new circlip.

NOTE:

Always use a new ball joint set.

m. Install a steering knuckle oil seal.

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3. Check:

• front wheel bearings

Bearings allow play in the wheel hubs or the

wheel turns roughly → Replace.

• oil seals

Damage → Replace.

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a. Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.

b. Remove the oil seals 1.

c. Drive out the bearings 2.

WARNING

Eye protection is recommended when

using striking tools.

d. Remove the spacer 3.

e. Apply lithium base grease to the bearings

and oil seals.

f. Install the spacer to the steering knuckle.

g. Install the new bearings.

NOTE:

Install the outside bearing first.

CAUTION:

Do not strike the center race or balls of the

bearing. Contact should be made only with

the outer race.

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