2003 YAMAHA TDM 900 wheel torque

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NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
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Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
1. Bolt
2. Brake caliper bracket
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Lubricating the drive chainDrive chain, lubricatingThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
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The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
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To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and the
brake caliper bracket bolt to the
specified torques.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
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To install the front wheelInstalling1. Lift the wheel up between the
fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by
installing the bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the brake calipers
onto the brake discs.
5. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, the front
wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the speci-
fied torques.
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Rear wheel
Wheel (rear)To remove the rear wheelRemovingEW000122
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8It is advisable to have a
Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Bolt (×2)
2. Quick fastener (×3)7. Push down hard on the handle-
bar several times to check for
proper fork operation. Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
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6 8. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake caliper pistons will be forced
out.
7. Install the drive chain cover by
installing the bolts and quick fas-
teners.
NOTE:
To install a quick fastener, push the
pin back so that it will protrude from
the fastener head, and then insert the
fastener and push the protruding pin
in until it is flush with the fastener
head.
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To install the rear wheelInstalling1. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the right hand
side.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.
2. Install the drive chain onto the
rear sprocket.
3. Loosen the brake caliper bracket
bolt.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack.
(See page 6-27 for drive chain
slack adjustment procedures.)
5. Install the axle nut, and then
lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
6. Tighten the axle nut and the
brake caliper bracket bolt to the
specified torques.Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
1. Quick fastener
2. Pin
After removalBefore installation
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