Lubricating The Steering Head; Checking The Front Fork Legs - Yamaha YZ250X 2022 Owner's Service Manual

Steering ring nut (final tightening
torque)
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
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, re-
move the lower bracket and check the up-
per and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page
4-50.
f. Install the washer "1".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-50.
• Handlebar
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-32.
EAM30502

LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing race
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAM30338

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches  Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer tube
 Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Unsmooth operation  Correct or replace.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-38.
5. Check:
• Protector guide "1"
Out of specification  Replace.
TIP
The protector guide reaches the limit of its use
when it is worn down to the same height "a" as
of the outer tube circumference.
6. Remove:
• Protector
• Dust seal "1"
ECA24330
NOTICE
Be careful not to damage the dust seal and
the inner tube by a driver.
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7. Clean:
• Dust seal "a"
• Oil seal "b"
TIP
• Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every run.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease on the inner
tube.
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CHASSIS
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