Cleaning VES valves

[14RMK144]

Go to clean my VES VALVES, Mag side no problem. PTO side valve hits lower steering arm, if I take out the 2 bolts holding it to the upper structure and disconnect the link arm. Will it move enough to get the valve out, or do I need to unbolt the tie rod and cross link on the bottom also?

 

[Elkaholic4life]

Take the other 2 bolts out and remove the black cap

 

[Elkaholic4life]

I think, it's been a year since I've done mine

 

[14RMK144]

Take the other 2 bolts out and remove the black cap

Nope still hits steering post. Guillotine only about halfway out of block

 

[Elkaholic4life]

Nope still hits steering post. Guillotine only about halfway out of block

Ya, sorry man. I did mine last year and cant quite remember. I'll remember in the next few days because I pulled mine in last night to service it

 

[sleddin pete]

Been a while for me too but I think I turned ski's all the way after removing bolts to get enough clearance to remove power valve. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[powderseeker7]

You need to take that one out in two pieces. Take the cover off first, then when you pull the guillotine push the steering shaft towards the brake and the guillotine towards the clutch. Just had mine out last week.

 

[BJorgy17]

You need to take that one out in two pieces. Take the cover off first, then when you pull the guillotine push the steering shaft towards the brake and the guillotine towards the clutch. Just had mine out last week.

X2, bingo

 

[14RMK144]

Sure is a PITA to have to disassemble the valve, and unbolt the steering column just to clean VES. Something I usually only do once a year, even with riding an average of 2000 miles a year. Surely only do it once a year now.