Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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4. Check:
Upper bracket
G
Lower bracket
G
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
G
Lower bearing
G
Bearing races
G
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
Lower ring nut "1"
G
Rubber washer "2"
G
Upper ring nut "3"
G
Lock washer "4"
G
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-27.
3. Install:
Upper bracket "1"
G
Steering stem nut "2"
G
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
Front fork legs
G
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-57.
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket
pinch bolts.
5. Tighten:
Steering stem nut "2"
G
Steering stem nut
110 Nm (11.0 m•kg, 80 ft•lb)
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STEERING HEAD