Yamaha YFM400FWA 2000 5GH3-AE1 Service Manual page 317

FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
FRONT ARMS AND FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER INSTALLATION
1.Install:
Front arms
Front shock absorber
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Installation steps:
Install the front arm (upper) 1 and front
arm (lower) 2.
NOTE:
Lubricate the bolts 3 with lithium soap
base grease.
Be sure to position the bolts 3 so that the
bolt head faces outward.
Temporarily tighten the nuts 4.
Install the front shock absorber 5.
Nut 6:
45 Nm (4.5 m • kg, 32 ft • lb)
Install the ball joints.
Nut 7:
25 Nm (2.5 m • kg, 18 ft • lb)
Nut 8:
48 Nm (4.8 m • kg, 35 ft • lb)
Install the new cotter pins.
Tighten the nuts 4.
NOTE:
Before tightening the nuts 4, adjust the
length a to 318 mm (12.5 in).
Nut 4:
45 Nm (4.5 m • kg, 32 ft • lb)
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