Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual page 306

TORQUE: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 Ibfoft)
Tighten the top thread to the specified torque.
TOOL:
Steering stem socket
07916-3710101 or
07916-3710100
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
STEERING STEM SOCKET
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Turn the steering stem right and left, lock-to-Iock at
least five times to seat bearings.
Make sure that the steering stem moves smoothly,
without play or binding.
STEERING STEM
TORQUE: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 Ibf·ft)
Retighten the top thread to the specified torque.
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TOOL:
Steering stem socket
07916-3710101 or
07916-3710100
STEERING STEM SOCKET
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Install the new lock washer and bend the two
opposite tabs down into the grooves in the top
thread.
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