Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual page 101

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
4. Remove:
5. Loosen:
6. Remove:
7. Adjust:
Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench so
that they form a right angle.
Do not overtighten.
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S Starter cable holder 1
S Cable guide 2
S Handlebar holder (upper) 3 (with plugs)
S Handlebar 4
S Upper bracket pinch bolts 1
S Handle crown nut 2
S Upper bracket 3
S Steering head
S Remove the special washer 1 , ring nut (up-
per) 2 and rubber washer 3 .
S Loosen the ring nut (lower) 4 .
S Tighten the ring nut (lower) using the ring nut
wrench 5 .
Ring nut wrench:
90890-01403
Ring nut (initial tightening)
48 Nm (4.8 mSkg)
S Loosen the ring nut (lower) 4 completely, then
retighten it to specification.
Ring nut (final tightening)
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg)
WARNING
INSP
ADJ