Service manual

CHK
ADJ
3-25
a. Remove the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench .
b. Tighten the steering ring nut with a
steering nut wrench .
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• Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
• Install the steering ring nut with its larger
chamfered side downward.
c. Loosen the steering ring nut one turn
and then tighten it to specification with a
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Do not overtighten the ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt,
remove the lower bracket and check the
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” in chapter 4.
5. Install:
• upper bracket
• handlebar
Refer to “HANDLEBAR” and “STEERING
HEAD” in chapter 4.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403, YU-33975
Steering ring nut
(initial tightening torque)
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb)
Steering ring nut
(final tightening torque)
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD /
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK