Service manual

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USPENSION/STEERIN

Steering Lubrication

●Lubricate the steering stem clamps.

○Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).

○Wipe all the old grease off the steering stem, and clamps,

and out of the grease seals.

○Apply grease to the steering stem [A], grease seal lips and

mating surface [B] of the clamp, and pack the grooves [C]

in the clamp with grease.

Steering Stem Clamp Inspection

●Inspect the steering stem clamps [A].

If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace ★

both clamps.

Tie-Rod End and Steering Knuckle Joint Inspection

●Inspect each spherical bearing [A].

If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace ★

the tie-rod end, or steering knuckle joint.

If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the ★

tie-rod end.