Replace both bearing assemblies even if one assembly
appeares to be good. Mismatched bearings can lead to
excessive wear and premature replacement. (00532b)
2. Check the roughness of the bearings by turning them in
the race. Replace bearings if they do not turn freely and
smoothly.
DISASSEMBLY
TOOL NAMEPART NUMBER
UNIVERSAL DRIVERHD-33416
STEERING HEAD BEARING RACE
REMOVER
HD-39301-A
1. Remover (2 pieces)
2. Collet
3. Driver
Figure 2-90. Race Remover Tools
Steering Head Bearing Race Removal
1. See Figure 2-91. With the tapered side down, seat the
two-piece STEERING HEAD BEARING RACE
REMOVER (Part No. HD-39301-A) (1) on the upper
bearing race leaving a gap in the middle.
2. Install the collet (2) on the UNIVERSAL DRIVER (Part
No. HD-33416).
3. Insert the driver at the bottom of the steering head tube,
and while holding the remover tool on the race, center the
collet in the gap (3). Tap the driver to remove the upper
race.
4. Reverse the tool and repeat the procedure (4) to remove
the lower bearing race.
NOTE
If bearing cups are removed, the bearings cannot be reused.
They must be replaced.The lower bearing cone is not pressed
on fork stem and may be slipped off fork stem along with lower
dust shield.
1. Install remover on upper race
2. Install collet on driver
3. Install driver in remover and remove upper race
4. Remove lower race
Figure 2-91. Remove Races
2008 Dyna Service: Chassis 2-59
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