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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
3. Remove:
• handlebar protector cover (XT660X)
• handlebar protector (XT660X)
• handlebar holder caps
• upper handlebar holders
1
• handlebar
2
1
1
2
4. Loosen:
• upper bracket pinch bolts
1
5. Remove:
• steering stem nut
2
• washer
• upper bracket
3
1
2
3
6. Adjust:
• steering head
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a. Remove the lock washer
1
, the upper ring
nut
2
, and the rubber washer
3
.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut
4
, and then
tighten it to the specified torque with a
steering nut wrench
5
.
NOTE:
_
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
WARNING
_
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
T
R
.
.
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
43 Nm (4.3 m · kg, 31 ft · lb)
T
R
.
.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
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