Yamaha YFM250XL(C) Service Manual page 261

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND FRONT ARM
5.Install:
Cotter pin 3
NOTE:
Do not loosen the axle nut after torque
tightening. If the axle nut groove is not
aligned with the cotter pin hole, align
groove with the hole by tightening up on
the axle nut.
WARNING
Always use a new cotter pin.
6.Install:
Shock absorber 4 (front)
Flange nut 5 (shock absorber upper)
Bolts 6 (shock absorber lower)
NOTE:
Make sure the flat sides 8 of the ball joint
7 are firmly held by the frame before
tightening the flange nut 5.
Be sure to position the shock absorber
securing bolts (lower 6) so that the bolts
head will face forward.
7.Tighten:
Flange nut 5
Bolts 6
Flange nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m • kg, 40 ft • lb)
Bolts:
78 Nm (7.8 m • kg, 56 ft • lb)
8.Install:
Circlip 9
9.Install:
Tie-rod end 1
Nut 2 (tie-rod end)
Cotter pin 3
Nut (tie-rod):
25 Nm (2.5 m • kg, 18 ft • lb)
7 - 33
CHAS
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