Yamaha MT-01 T 2005 - Removing the Lower Bracket; Checking the Steering Head; Installing the Steering Head

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Upper ring nut “1”
• Rubber washer
• Lower ring nut “2”
• Lower bracket
WARNING
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Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the ring nut wrench
“3”, and then remove the upper ring nut with the
steering nut wrench “4”.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod “1” and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel “2” and hammer.
c. Install new bearing races.
CAUTION:
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If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
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4. Check:
• Upper bracket
• Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
1
2
4
3
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease