Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 - 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
• Rubber washer
• Lower ring nut “1”
• Lower bracket
WARNING
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Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
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IP
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench “2”.
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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 “1” with a long rod “2” and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket “3” with a floor chisel “4” and ham-
mer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing rac-
es.
NOTICE
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If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
T
IP
• Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust seal.
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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
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
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