CHASSIS
3-26
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a. Remove the lock washer “1”, the upper ring
nut “2”, and the rubber washer “3”.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut “4”, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque with a steering nut
wrench “5”.
NOTE:
Set a torque wrench at a right angle to the steer-
ing nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, and
then tighten it to specification with a steering
nut wrench.
WARNING
EWA13140
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-57.
e. Install the rubber washer “3”.
f. Install the upper ring nut “2”.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut “2”, then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer “1”.
NOTE:
Make sure the lock washer tabs “a” sit correctly
in the ring nut slots “b”.
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-57.
EAS21530
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube “1”
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal “2”
Oil leakage → Replace.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
T
R
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Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kg, 37 ft·lb)
T
R
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Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
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