Yamaha YZ250F Fahrer- Und Wartungshandbuch Seite 246

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Tighten the steering ring nut 3 using
steering nut wrench 4.
NOTE:
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
thread of the steering stem.
• Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Steering ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
• Loosen the steering ring nut one turn.
• Retighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
Steering ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
• Check the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
• Install the washer 5, upper bracket 6,
washer 7, steering stem nut 8, steering
stem cap 9, handlebar 0, handlebar
upper holder A and number plate B.
NOTE:
• The upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a forward.
• Install the handlebar so that the marks b
are in place on both sides.
• Insert the end of fuel breather hose C into
the hole in the steering stem cap.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten
the bolts on the rear side.
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