2003 YAMAHA YZ125LC wheel torque

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GEN
INFO
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
EC1A0013
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and tank Fuel tank to frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering shaft to Steering shaft to frame
handlebar Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to Front fork to handle crown
front fork Front fork to under bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear Installation of shock Shock absorber to frame
absorber
Rear Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Brake Front Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tighening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to “
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section in
the CHAPTER 2.

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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the ring nut wrench,
then loosen the ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Handle crown and outer tube M 8 ×1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Under bracket and outer tube M 8 ×1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Handle crown and steering shaft M24 ×1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar holder (upper) M 8 ×1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering ring nut M28 ×1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and cap bolt M48 ×1.0 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 ×1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork) M12 ×1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt M 5 ×0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and protector M 6 ×1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Cable guide (front brake hose) and guide stayM 5 ×0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Front fork and brake hose holder M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and hose cover M 8 ×1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Front fork and hose cover M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle cable cap M 4 ×0.7 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front brake master cylinder and bracket M 6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever (bolt) M 6 ×1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
(nut) M 6 ×1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M 6 ×1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Clutch lever (bolt) M 6 ×1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Clutch lever holder M 5 ×0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder cap M 4 ×0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper and front fork M 8 ×1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Grip cap upper and lower M 6 ×1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plugM10 ×1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin M10 ×1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screwM 8 ×1.25 1 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and nut M16 ×1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M 8 ×1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc and wheel hub M 6 ×1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc and wheel hub M 6 ×1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal mounting M 8 ×1.25 1 26 2.6 19
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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SPECMAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Rear brake master cylinder and frame M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Rear brake master cylinder cap M 4 ×0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper) M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder) M10 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Rear wheel axle and nut M20 ×1.5 1 125 12.5 90
Nipple (spoke) – 72 3 0.3 2.2
Driven sprocket and wheel hub M 8 ×1.25 6 42 4.2 30
Disc cover and rear brake caliper M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Protector and rear brake caliper M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M 8 ×1.25 2 16 1.6 11
Engine mounting:
Engine and frame (front) M10 ×1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine and frame (lower) M10 ×1.25 1 69 6.9 50
Engine bracket and frame M 8 ×1.25 2 34 3.4 24
Engine bracket and engine M 8 ×1.25 1 34 3.4 24
Pivot shaft and nut M16 ×1.5 1 85 8.5 61
Relay arm and swingarm M14 ×1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Relay arm and connecting rod M14 ×1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Connecting rod and frame M14 ×1.5 1 80 8.0 58
Rear shock absorber and frame M10 ×1.25 1 56 5.6 40
Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 ×1.25 1 53 5.3 38
Rear frame and frame (upper) M 8 ×1.25 1 32 3.2 23
Rear frame and frame (lower) M 8 ×1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Swingarm and brake hose holder M 5 ×0.8 4 1 0.1 0.7
Swingarm and patch M 4 ×0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Chain tensioner mounting M 8 ×1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Chain support and swingarm M 6 ×1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M 5 ×0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
Fuel tank mounting M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Fuel tank and fuel cock M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and seat set bracket M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band) M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket M 6 ×1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Air scoop mounting M 6 ×1.0 6 4 0.4 2.9
Front fender mounting M 6 ×1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (front) M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rear fender mounting (rear) M 6 ×1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Side cover mounting M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Seat mounting M 8 ×1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Number plate M 6 ×1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
NOTE:

- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
2. Inspect:
9Bearing free play
Exist play Replace.
EC36U014
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Check:
9Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
9Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
9Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
9Remove the number plate.
9Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
9Loosen the ring nut 1using the ring nut
wrench 2.
9Tighten the ring nut 3using ring nut wrench
4.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench
so that they form a right angle.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403

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CHASFRONT FORK
7. Adjust:
9Rebound damping force
NOTE:
Turn in the damping adjuster 1finger-tight and
then turn out to the originally set position.
4. Tighten:
9Pinch bolt (handle crown) 1
9Pinch bolt (under bracket) 2
cC
Tighten the under bracket to specified
torque. If torqued too much, it may cause
the front fork to malfunction.
5. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Caliper 2
9Bolt (caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut aover the projec-
tion bon the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
6. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Bolt (brake hose holder) 2
9Protector 3
9Bolt (protector) 4
NOTE:
When installing the brake hose holder, align the
top aof the brake hose neck with the brake
hose holder bottom b. Then pass the brake
hose 5in front of the axle boss cand fit it into
the hose groove dso that the brake hose does
not contact the nut (wheel axle).
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)