Yamaha 2003 YZ450F, Owner'S Service Manual

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CHAS
4. Install:
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Ring nut 1
Tighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench
2 .
Refer to “STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
T
R
.
.
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
5. Check the steering shaft by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
6. Install:
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Front fork 1
●
Handle crown 2
NOTE:
●
Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (under
bracket).
●
Do not tighten the pinch bolts (handle crown)
yet.
7. Install:
●
Plain washer
1
●
Steering shaft nut
2
T
R
.
.
145 Nm (14.5 m · kg, 105 ft · lb)
8. After tightening the nut, check the steer-
ing for smooth movement. If not, adjust
the steering by loosening the ring nut little
by little.
9. Adjust:
●
Front fork top end
a
Front fork top end (standard)
a
:
Zero mm (Zero in)
STEERING