2000 YAMAHA WR 400F steering

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CHAS
4. Install:
lPlain washer 1
lRing nut 2
Tighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench 3.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
5. 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.
6. Install:
lPlain washer 1
7. Install:
lFront fork 1
lHandle crown 2
NOTE:
lTemporarily tighten the pinch bolts (under
bracket).
lDo not tighten the pinch bolts (handle crown)
yet.
8. Install:
lPlain washer 1
lSteering shaft nut 2
T R..145 Nm (14.5 m · kg, 105 ft · lb)
STEERING

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CHASSTEERING
9. After tightening the nut, check the steer-
ing for smooth movement. If not, adjust
the steering by loosening the ring nut little
by little.
10. Adjust:
lFront fork top end a
* For EUROPE
11. Tighten:
lPinch bolt (handle crown) 1
lPinch bolt (under bracket) 2
CAUTION:
Tighten the under bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
Front fork top end (standard) a:
5 mm (0.20 in)
*Zero mm (Zero in)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)

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CHASSWINGARM
EC570000
SWINGARM
Extent of removal:1 Swingarm removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Shift the brake pedal backward. Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Brake hose holder
Rear caliper
Bolt (brake pedal)
Drive chain
1 Chain support 1
2 Chain tensioner (lower) 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay
arm)1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5 Pivot shaft 1
6Swingarm
1
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
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