Yamaha YZ250F(R) Owner's Service Manual page 252

STEERING
4. Install:
Steering ring nut 1
●
Tighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench 2.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT" section in
the CHAPTER 3.
5. 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.
6. Install:
Front fork 1
●
Upper bracket 2
●
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (lower
●
bracket).
Do not tighten the pinch bolts (upper bracket)
●
yet.
7. Install:
Washer 1
●
Steering stem nut 2
●
8. After tightening the nut, check the steer-
ing for smooth movement. If not, adjust
the steering by loosening the steering
ring nut little by little.
9. Adjust:
Front fork top end a
●
Front fork top end (standard) a:
5 mm (0.20 in)
5 - 48
CHAS
7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
145 Nm (14.5 m · kg, 105 ft · lb)