Yamaha LIT-11616-16-02 Model Vehicle User Manual


 
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CHAS
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
Attach the assembled ball joint remover/
installer, new ball joint A and installer
attachment 7 to the front lower arm B.
N
OTE:
Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.
Hold the body 3 in place while turning in the
long bolt 4 to install the new ball joint A into
the front lower arm B.
Remove the ball joint remover/installer.
Apply lithium-soap base grease to the new
ball joint A.
Install a new rubber boot and new circlip.
N
OTE:
Always use a new ball joint set.
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CHECKING THE FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER
1.Check:
Shock absorber rod
Bends/damage Replace the shock
absorber assembly.
Shock absorber assembly
Oil leaks Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Spring
Fatigue Replace the shock absorber
assembly.
Move the spring up and down.