Yamaha YZF-R15, Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD FRONT FORK
12.Install:
• Fork spring “1”
NOTE:
Install the spring with the smaller pitch “a” facing
up.
13.Install:
• O-ring
(to front fork cap)
• Front fork cap
• Clip
NOTE:
• Before installing the front fork cap, lubricate its
O-ring with grease.
• Insert the front fork cap into the inner tube, and
then install the clip, making sure that the cap is
securely held in place with the clip.
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Install:
• Front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
2. Tighten:
• Lower bracket pinch bolt “1”
• Upper bracket pinch bolt “2”
• Handlebar bolt “3”
• Handlebar pinch bolt “4”
WARNING
Make sure the brake hose, clutch cable, and
leads are routed properly.
1
a
New
New
T
R
.
.
Lower bracket pinch bolt
28 Nm (2.8 m·kg, 20 ft·lb)
T
R
.
.
Upper bracket pinch bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
T
R
.
.
Handlebar bolt
9 Nm (0.9 m·kg, 6.5 ft·lb)
T
R
.
.
Handlebar pinch bolt
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
a
1
3
4
2
STEERING HEAD
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Qty Remarks
Front cowling assembly
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
Front fork legs Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-40.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK ” on page 7-1.
1 Front brake pipe bracket 1
2 Steering stem bolt 1
3 Upper bracket 1
4 Lock washer 1
5 Upper ring nut 1
6 Rubber washer 1
7 Lower ring nut 1
8 Lower bracket 1
9 Bearing cover 1
10 Upper bearing inner race 1
11 Upper bearing 1
12 Lower bearing 1
New
7 Nm (0.7 m
•
kg, 5.1 ft Ib)
•
1st 48 Nm (4.8 m
•
kg, 35 ft lb)
•
2nd 13 Nm (1.3 m
•
kg, 9.4 ft lb)
•
35 Nm (3.5 m
•
kg, 25 ft lb)
•
7 Nm (0.7 m
•
kg, 5.0 ft Ib)
•
22 Nm (2.2 m
•
kg, 16 ft lb)
•