Yamaha 2008 Raptor 250, Service Manual

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CHAS
6-48
EBS00456
CHECKING THE STEERING STEM
1. Check:
• steering stem
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent stem;
this may dangerously weaken the stem.
2. Check:
• oil seals
• steering stem bushings
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
3. Check
• O-rings
• bushings
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
INSTALLING THE STEERING STEM
1. Install:
• steering stem
NOTE: NOTE:
Pass the throttle cable through the cable guide.
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
EBS00459
INSTALLING THE LOCK WASHER
1. Install:
• lock washer
• bolts
2. Bend the lock washer tab along a flat side
of the bolt.
Bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
STEERING SYSTEM