Steering / Handlebar: 6B-8
Steering Related Parts Inspection
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Refer to “Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-
5)”.
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities.
• Distortion of the steering stem
• Bearing wear or damage
• Abnormal bearing noise
• Race wear or damage
• Bearing lower seal damage
• Rubber dust seal wear or damage
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones. Refer to “Ignition Switch Removal and
Installation in Section 1H (Page 1H-9)”.
Steering System Inspection
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Refer to “Steering System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-18)”.
Steering Stem Bearing Removal and Installation
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Removal
1) Remove the dust seal and steering stem upper
bearing. Refer to “Steering Removal and Installation
(Page 6B-5)”.
2) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
race using a chisel.
3) Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using the special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09941–54911 (Bearing outer race
remover)
(B): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing
installer)
Installation
Install the steering stem bearings in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
CAUTION
!
The removed bearings and races should be
replaced with new ones.
Outer race
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Steering race installer)
I944H1620020-01
I944H1620021-01
I649G1620033-02
(B)
(A)
I649G1620034-03
(A)
I649G1620035-03