Yamaha YZ250 2005 Manuel D'atelier Du Proprietaire page 208

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27ft•lb)
9 Loosen the ring nut one turn.
9 Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
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Avoid over-tightening.
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
9 Check the steering shaft by turning it lock to
lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
9 Install the plain washer 5, handle crown 6,
plain washer 7, steering shaft nut 8, steer-
ing shaft cap 9, handlebar 0, handlebar
holder (upper) q and number plate w.
NOTE:
9 The handlebar holder (upper) should be
installed with the punched mark a forward.
9 Install the handlebar so that the marks b
are in place on both sides.
9 Insert the end of the fuel breather hose e
into the hole in the steering shaft cap.
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First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder (upper), and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 t•lb)
Handlebar holder (upper):
28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
Number plate:
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
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