Yamaha FZS6W 07 User Manual

FRONT FORK
4-50 

STEERING HEAD
4-51
EAS23090
STEERING HEAD
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksFront wheel Refer to FRONT WHEEL on page 4-5.
Front fender Refer to FRONT FORK on page 4-43.
Front fork Refer to FRONT FORK on page 4-43.
Handlebar Refer to HANDLEBAR on page 4-39.
Front cowling inner panel (left side) Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Front cowling inner panel (right side) Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to FUEL TANK on page 7-1.
1 Main switch coupler 2...

STEERING HEAD
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13 Upper bearing 1
14 Lower bearing 1
15 Dust seal 1
16 Bearing outer race 2For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks 

STEERING HEAD
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EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there 
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove: Steering stem nut
 Washer
 Upper ring nut
 Lock washer
 Rubber washer
 Lower ring nut “1”(with the steering nut wrench “2”)
 Lower bracket
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the exhaust and 
steering nut wrench, and then remove the 
upper ring nut with the ring nut wrench.
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely...

STEERING HEAD
4-54
4. Check: Upper bracket
 Lower bracket(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage  → Replace.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
 Upper bearing
 Lower bearing
 Bearing races
2. Install:  Lower bracket
 Lower ring nut “1”
 Rubber washer “2”
 Upper ring nut “3”
 Lock washer “4”Refer to CHECKING THE STEERING 
HEAD on page 4-53.
3. Install:  Upper bracket
 Washer
 Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install: Front...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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EAS23160
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksSeat Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Side cover Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Rear brake caliper Refer to REAR BRAKE on page 4-27.
Rear wheel Refer to REAR WHEEL on page 4-10.
1 Self-locking nut/collar/bolt 1/1/1
2 Self-locking nut/washer/bolt 1/1/1
3 Rear shock absorber assembly 1
4 Oil seal/bearing 2/1 For installation, reverse the...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly 
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling 
the rear shock absorber, read and make 
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held 
responsible for property damage or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper 
handling of the rear shock absorber.
 Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear shock absorber.
 Do not subject the rear...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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 BushingsDamage/wear  → Replace.
 Dust seals
Damage/wear  → Replace.
Bolts Bends/damage/wear  → Replace.
EAS23300
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK 
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
Collar
 Bearings
Oil seals
2. Install:  Rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
When installing the rear shock absorber 
assembly, lift up the swingarm.
3. Tighten: Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut 
“1”
 Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut  “2” 4. Install:
 Rear wheelRefer to REAR WHEEL...

SWINGARM
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EAS23330
SWINGARM
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksMuffler assembly Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Catalyst assembly Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Exhaust pipe assembly Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
Rear brake caliper Refer to REAR BRAKE on page 4-27.
Rear wheel Refer to REAR WHEEL on page 4-10.
Rear shock absorber assembly Refer to REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY on page 4-55.
Drive sprocket cover Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
1 Locknut...

SWINGARM
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For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks