Front Fork Inspection - Yamaha TDM850 1996 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION/

FRONT FORK INSPECTION

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S Check the steering head by turning it lock to
lock. If it binds, remove the steering stem as-
sembly and inspect the steering bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" in CHAPTER 7.
S Install the rubber washer 3 .
S Install the ring nut (upper) 2 .
S Finger tighten the ring nut (upper) 2 , then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the ring nut (lower) and tighten the ring nut
(upper) until their slots are aligned.
S Install the special washer 1 .
NOTE:
Make sure the special washer tabs sit correctly in
the slots.
8. Install:
S Upper bracket
S Handle crown nut
S Upper bracket pinch bolts
S Handlebar
S Handlebar holder (upper) bolts (with plugs)
S Cable guide
S Starter cable holder
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level place.
INSP
ADJ
108 Nm (10.8 mSkg)
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
7 Nm (0.7 mSkg)
7 Nm (0.7 mSkg)