If the tie-rod [A] do not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and tie-rod bearings (see Tie-Rod/Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).

In this photo, the foot guard has been removed for clarity.
Rocker Arm Operation Inspection
SteeringMuffler Body Installation
Replace the muffler body gasket [A] with a new one.
Install the muffler body gasket to the premuffler chamber
[B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces premuffler
chamber.
Install the muffler body clamp [C] as shown in the figure.
Insert the projection [D] into the slot [ ...
Transmission Assy Installation
Assemble the transmission assy (see Transmission Assy
Assembly).
Be sure that the dowel pins are in position.
Install the transmission assy on the crankcase.
Tighten:
Torque - Transmission Case Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15
ft·lb)
Install:
Shift Shaft (see External Shift Mechani ...
Seat Cover Removal
Remove:
Rear Seat (see Rear Seat Removal)
Remove the bolts [A].
Remove the upper seat cover backward [B] to clear the
hook portions.
Remove:
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal)
Quick Rivets [A]
Bolts [B]
Seat Covers [C]
...