Service manual

3-10
CHAS
STEERING
REMOVAL
1. Straighten the lock washer tabs.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Handlebar
• Steering column
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent column.
This may dangerously weaken the column.
2. Inspect:
• Bearings (steering column)
• Collars
• Bearings (pivot arm brackets)
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
• Steering column
(bearing contact surfaces)
Scratches/wear/damage
→
Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Relay rod
• Tie rods
• Steering shaft
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten bent rods. This
may dangerously weaken the rods.
4. Check:
• Rod end movement
Rod end free play exists
→
Replace the rod
end.
Rod end turns roughly
→
Replace the rod
end.
5. Inspect:
• Right relay arm
• Left relay arm
• Idler arm
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• Bearings
Wear/damage
→
Replace.