Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Lubricating The Levers; Lubricating The Pedal - Yamaha WR450F Owner's Service Manual

Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Ring nut (initial tightening torque)
38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
c. Turn the front fork to the right and left a few
times, and make sure that the steering ro-
tates smoothly. If it does not turn smoothly,
remove the lower bracket and check the up-
per and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 5-53.
d. Loosen the ring nut fully turn and then tight-
en it to specification with a steering nut
wrench.
EWA
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Ring nut (final tightening torque)
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
e. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 5-53.
f. Install the washer "1".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 5-53.
• Handlebar
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 5-33.
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CA-
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BLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
EWA
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner ca-
bles as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement  Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

1. Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the following parts.
• Brake lever
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
• Clutch lever
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE PEDAL

1. Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-
metal moving parts of the pedal.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
3-38
CHASSIS