Yamaha TMAX XP500F 2015, Service Manual, Page: 119 / 478

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 a torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
• Move the steering to the left and right a couple
of time to check that it moves smoothly.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, then
tighten it to specification.
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 4-89.
e. Install the rubber washer “3”.
f. Install the upper ring nut “2”.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut “2”, then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer “1”.
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs “a” sit correctly
in the ring nut slots “b”.
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-89.
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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 2-16.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND
1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement
→
Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
T
R
.
.
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
T
R
.
.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
5
4
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease