Yamaha YZ450FP 2023, Owner'S Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD
4-62
8. Install:
•
Steering stem nut “1”
TIP
Apply the lithium-soap-based grease to the con-
tact surface of the steering stem nut when in-
stalling.
9. After tightening the nut, check the steering for
smooth movement. If not, adjust the steering
by loosening the steering ring nut little by lit-
tle.
10.Adjust:
• Front fork top end “a”
11.Tighten:
•
Upper bracket pinch bolt “1”
•
Lower bracket pinch bolt “2”
WARNING
EWA19330
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”
7 mm (0.28 in)
2
1
T
R
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a
Upper bracket pinch bolt
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Lower bracket pinch bolt
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
T
R
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T
R
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2