Removing The Steering Stem; Checking The Steering Stem; Installing The Steering Stem; Installing The Lock Washer - Yamaha YFM50S Service Manual

STEERING SYSTEM
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REMOVING THE STEERING STEM

1. Remove:
• steering stem
NOTE:
When loosening each tie-rod end nut 1, hold
the tie-rod ball joint with a 14-mm wrench 2.
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CHECKING THE STEERING STEM

1. Check:
• steering stem
Bends → Replace.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to straighten a bent stem;
this may dangerously weaken the stem.
2. Check:
• steering stem bushings 1
Wear/damage → Replace.

INSTALLING THE STEERING STEM

1. Tighten:
• steering stem nut 1
• tie-rod end nut 2
NOTE:
When tightening each tie-rod end nut 2, hold
the tie-rod ball joint with a 14-mm wrench 3.
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INSTALLING THE LOCK WASHER

1. Install:
• lock washer 1
NOTE:
Bend a lock washer tab along a flat side of
each bolt.
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CHAS
35 Nm (3.5 m · kg, 25 ft · lb)
40 Nm (4.0 m · kg, 29 ft · lb)
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