2003 YAMAHA TTR90 steering

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
3. Check:
Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
Remove the front fender 1.
Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
Loosen the ring nut 2 using the ring nut
wrench 3.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-1268/90890-01268
Tighten the ring nut 4 using ring nut
wrench 5 and turn the steering right and
left a few times.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench
so that they form a right angle.
Ring nut wrench:
YM-33975/90890-01403
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Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
Loosen the ring nut one turn.
Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
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Ring nut (final tightening):
1 Nm (0.1 m • kg, 0.7 ft • lb)
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.
Install the handle crown 6, handlebar 7,
and front fender.
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
Install the handlebar holder with its
groove a facing outward, and tighten
the bolts so that the gaps b are equal.
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Steering stem bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 2.9 ft • lb)
Front fork cap bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 2.9 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
13 Nm (1.3 m • kg, 9.4 ft • lb)
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STEERING
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LS
T R..TIGHTENING STEPS:
•Tighten ring nut.
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • Ib)
•Loosen it completely.
•Retighten it.
1 Nm (0.1 m • kg, 0.7 ft • Ib)
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • kg, 29 ft • Ib)
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Extent of removal:1 Under bracket removal2 Bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Front fork Refer to “FRONT FORK” section.
1 Steering stem bolt 1
2 Handle crown 1
3 Ring nut 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION AND ADJUSTMENT” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
4 Ball race cover 1
5 Under bracket 1
6 Bearing inner race 2
7 Upper bearing ball 19
8 Lower bearing ball 16
9 Dust seal 1
10 Bearing outer race 2
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