Checking The Wheel Bearings; Checking The Swingarm Pivot; Lubricating The Swingarm Pivot; Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha FJR13AG Service Manual

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CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS

The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-32 and "CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL" on page 4-42.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM PIVOT

1. Measure:
• Swingarm side play
• Swingarm vertical movement
Refer to "REMOVING THE SWINGARM" on
page 4-135.
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LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT

1. Lubricate:
• Bearings
• Oil seals
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Refer to "INSTALLING THE SWINGARM" on
page 4-135.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-114.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
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a. Remove the lock washer "1", upper ring nut
"2", and rubber washer "3".
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b. Tighten the lower ring nut "4" with the steering
nut wrench "5".
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
TIP
Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the steer-
ing nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely and
then tighten it to specification with the steer-
ing nut wrench.
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WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
d. 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 4-114.
e. Install the rubber washer "3".