Yamaha VK540EF, Service Manual, Page: 160 / 439

3-11
FRONT SUSPENSION
CHAS
NOTE:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
3. Tighten:
Suspension bracket nut:
43 Nm (4.3 m kg, 31 ft lb)
Set screw:
2 Nm (0.2 m kg, 1.4 ft lb)
LOCTITE
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Install the suspension bracket so that the “L”
mark is on the left side and the “R” mark is on the
right side.
4. Tighten:
Absorber holder bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m kg, 7.2 ft lb)
Shock absorber nut:
5 Nm (0.5 m kg, 3.6 ft lb)
Locknut (shock absorber):
16 Nm (1.6 m kg, 11 ft lb)
Front arm nut:
43 Nm (4.3 m kg, 31 ft lb)
Be sure to install the front arms so that the “UP-
PER” mark is located in the upper position and
the “LOWER” mark is in the lower position.
Always use a new cotter pin.