Installation - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

STEERING
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INSTALLATION

1. Install:
D Tie-rod 1
D Relay rod 2
NOTE:
D Install the rod end 3 with the left-hand thread
onto the tie-rod on the right side.
D The threads on both a rod ends must be the
same length.
CAUTION:
Always use new cotter pins.
Locknut (rod end):
25 Nm (2.5 mDkg, 18 ftDlb)
LOCTITE
Nut (suspension arm-tie-rod):
43 Nm (4.3 mDkg, 31 ftDlb)
2. Apply
D Low temperature lithium soap base grease
(to bearing inner surface)
3. Tighten:
Bearing holder nut:
19 Nm (1.9 mDkg, 14 ftDlb)
Bearing holder bolt:
27 Nm (2.7 mDkg, 20 ftDlb)
Relay rod nut:
43 Nm (4.3 mDkg, 31 ftDlb)
CAUTION:
Always use a new lock washer and cotter
pin.
NOTE:
Bend the lock washer top along the bolts and
nuts flats.
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