Installing The Front Arms - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
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f. Attach the assembled ball joint remover/
installer, new ball joint (with rubber boot and
retaining ring) B, installer spacer 8 and
installer washer 9 to the lower front arm A.
NOTE:
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• Do not tap or damage the top of the ball joint.
• Installer spacer 8 must be aligned with the
projection on the head of the ball joint B.
g. Remove the ball joint remover/installer.
h. Install a new circlip.
NOTE:
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Always use a new ball joint set.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT ARMS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front arms.
1. Install:
• upper front arm 1
1
• lower front arm 2
NOTE:
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• Be sure to position the bolts (upper and
lower) so that the bolt head faces forward.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the
grease nipple.
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ASSEMBLIES
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38 Nm (3.8 m · kg, 27 ft · lb)
55 Nm (5.5 m · kg, 40 ft · lb)
CHAS
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