Yamaha YZ 2018 Series, Owner'S Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD
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8. Install:
• Steering stem nut “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the
contact surface of the steering stem nut when
installing.
9. After tightening the nut, check the steering
for smooth movement. If not, adjust the
steering by loosening the steering ring nut
little by little.
10.Adjust:
• Front fork top end “a”
11.Tighten:
• Pinch bolt (upper bracket) “1”
• Pinch bolt (lower bracket) “2”
EWA
WARNING
Tighten the lower bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
Steering stem nut
145 N·m (14.5 kgf·m, 107 lb·ft)
Front fork top end (standard) “a”
3 mm (0.12 in)
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Upper bracket pinch bolts
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Lower bracket pinch bolts
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
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