Yamaha WR250F 2003 [252/304] Steering

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CHAS

STEERING

4. Install:

● Steering ring nut 1

Tighten the steering ring nut using the

steering nut wrench 2.

Refer to “STEERING HEAD INSPEC-

TION AND ADJUSTMENT” section in

the CHAPTER 3.

7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)

5. Check the steering stem by turning it lock

to lock. If there is any binding, remove

the steering stem assembly and inspect

the steering bearings.

6. Install:

● Front fork 1

● Upper bracket 2

NOTE:

● Temporarily tighten the pinch bolts (lower

bracket).

● Do not tighten the pinch bolts (upper bracket)

yet.

7. Install:

● Washer 1

● Steering stem nut 2

145 Nm (14.5 m · kg, 105 ft · lb)

8. After tightening the nut, check the steer-

ing for smooth movement. If not, adjust

the steering by loosening the steering

ring nut little by little.

9. Adjust:

● Front fork top end a

Front fork top end (standard) a:

5 mm (0.20 in)