Yamaha YZ250(W)/W1 Owner's Service Manual page 208

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27ft•lb)
9 Loosen the ring nut one turn.
9 Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
w
Avoid over-tightening.
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
9 Check the steering shaft by turning it lock to
lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
9 Install the plain washer 5, handle crown 6,
plain washer 7, steering shaft nut 8, han-
dlebar 9, handlebar holder (upper) 0 and
number plate q.
NOTE:
9 The handlebar holder (upper) should be
installed with the punched mark a forward.
9 Install the handlebar so that the marks b
are in place on both sides.
9 Install the handlebar so that the projection
c of the handlebar holder (upper) is posi-
tioned at the mark on the handlebar as
shown.
9 Insert the end of the fuel breather hose w
into the hole in the steering shaft.
cC
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder (upper), and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
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