Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual page 146

5. Install:
• Front wheel axle
• Front wheel axle bolt
• Front wheel axle pinch bolts
Front wheel axle
91 Nm (9.1 m·kg, 67 ft·lb)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
21 Nm (2.1 m·kg, 16 ft·lb)
EC2C01015
CAUTION:
Before tightening the wheel axle, push
down hard on the handlebar several times
and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
NOTE:
Lubricate the front wheel axle bolt mating sur-
faces with lithium-soap-based grease.
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a. Insert the front wheel axle from the right
side and tighten it with the front wheel axle
bolt from the left side to 91 Nm (9.1 m·kg,
66 ft·lb) without performing temporary tight-
ening.
b. In the order pinch bolt "2" → pinch bolt "1"
→ pinch bolt "2", tighten each bolt to 21 Nm
(2.1 m·kg, 15 ft·lb) without performing tem-
porary tightening.
c. Check that the right end of the front wheel
axle is flush with the front fork. If necessary,
manually push the front wheel axle or
lightly tap it with a soft hammer until its end
is flush with the front fork. However, if the
surface of the front wheel axle end is not
parallel to the surface of the front fork, align
a point on the outer edge of the axle with
the fork, making sure that the axle does not
protrude past the fork.
d. In the order pinch bolt "4" → pinch bolt "3"
→ pinch bolt "4", tighten each bolt to 21 Nm
(2.1 m·kg, 15 ft·lb) without performing tem-
porary tightening.
4
3
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6. Install:
• Front brake calipers
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 26 ft·lb)
EWA13500
WARNING
Make sure the brake hose is routed prop-
erly.
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FRONT WHEEL
1
2