Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a maintenance stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness  Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-96.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
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a. Remove the lock washer "1", the upper ring
nut "2", and the rubber washer "3".
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b. Loosen the lower ring nut "4" and then tighten
it to specification with a steering nut wrench
"5".
TIP
• Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
• Move the steering to the left and right a couple
of time to check that it moves smoothly.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, then
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Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
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d. Check the steering head for looseness or
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e. Install the rubber washer "3".
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut "2", then
h. Install the lock washer "1".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 N·m (5.2 kgf·m, 38 lb·ft)
tighten it to specification.
WARNING
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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" on page 4-96.
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
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