Yamaha VK10L Manual page 134

STEERING
7. Install:
• Steering shaft 1
• Locknuts 2
• Joints 3
È Steering Shaft É Set length
part number
8FN-23840-00 278.3 mm
(10.9567 in)
NOTE:
Install the silver-colored end of the joint 3 to the
steering column 2.
CAUTION:
Always use new cotter pins.
Steering shaft nut:
35 Nm (3.5 m · kg, 25 ft · lb)
8. Adjust:
• Skis
Adjustment steps:
• Temporarily install the handlebar.
• Hold the handlebar straight and check that the
skis and relay arms are at right angles to the
handlebar.
• Install the steering linkage alignment plate 1.
• Loosen the locknuts (steering shaft) 2.
• Hold the handlebar straight.
• Adjust the steering shaft 3 by turning so that
the right and left relay arms point right under.
• Adjust each angle of right and left skis by turn-
ing the tie rod respectively.
Turning the steering
shaft in direction a
Turning the steering
shaft in direction b
• Tighten the locknuts (steering shaft) 2.
Steering shaft locknut:
25 Nm (2.5 m · kg, 18 ft · lb)
LOCTITE
• Remove the steering linkage alignment plate 1.
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CHAS
Ê Shaft
a length b
220.3 mm
(8.6732 in)
Turning the handlebar
in direction c
Turning the handlebar
in direction d
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