Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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b. Loosen the lower ring nut “4” and then tighten
it to specification with a steering nut wrench
“5”.
TIP
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut “4” 1/4 of a turn,
and then tighten it to specification with a
steering nut wrench “5”.
WARNING
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Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-81.
e. Install the rubber washer.
f. Install the center ring nut.
g. Finger tighten the center ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the center ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer “2”.
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs “a” sit correctly
in the ring nut slots “b”.
i. Hold the lower and center ring nuts with a
steering nut wrench and tighten the upper
ring nut with a another steering nut wrench.
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5. Install:
• Lower handlebar holder
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-81.
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CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to “CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES”
on page 2-18.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
T
R
.
.
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
T
R
.
.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
T
R
.
.
Upper ring nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease