2004 Official factory service manual for Yamaha YFZ450S ATV Quad., Page 283Get this manual
STEERING SYSTEM EBS00461
REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES 1Remove: steering knuckles NOTE: Use general puller to separate the ball joint and steering knuckleEBS00462
CHECKING THE TIE-RODS 1Check: tie-rod free play and movement Free play Replace the tie-rod endTurns roughly Replace the tie-rod end2Check: tie-rods Bendsdamage ReplaceEBS00464