Yamaha 2011 WR250FA Owner's Service Manual page 259

21.Measure:
• Distance "a"
Out of specification → Turn into the locknut.
Distance "a":
18 mm (0.71 in) or more
Between damper rod "1" top and
locknut "2" top.
22.Loosen:
• Rebound damping adjuster "1"
• Loosen the rebound damping adjuster finger
tight.
• Record the set position of the adjuster (the
amount of turning out the fully turned in posi-
tion).
23.Install:
• Push rod "1"
• Fork spring "2"
• Install the fork spring with the damper rod "3"
pulled up.
• After installing the fork spring, hold the damp-
er rod end so that it will not go down.
24.Install:
• Spring seat "1"
• Front fork cap bolt "2"
Fully finger tighten the front fork cap bolt onto
the damper rod.
25.Tighten:
• Front fork cap bolt (locknut) "1"
Front fork cap bolt (locknut):
29 Nm (2.9 m•kg, 21 ft•lb)
Hold the locknut "2" and tighten the front fork
cap bolt with specified torque.
26.Install:
• Front fork cap bolt "1"
To outer tube.
Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
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