Yamaha XC50V - Checking the Steering Head

CHAS
4-32
STEERING HEAD
EAS00682
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
8bearing balls
8bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
8bearing balls 1
8bearing races 2
Damage/pitting J Replace.
3. Replace:
8bearing balls
8bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steer-
ing head pipe with a long rod 1 and ham-
mer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the front fork
assembly with a floor chisel 2 and ham-
mer.
cC
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
Always replace the balls and bearing races as
a set.
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4. Check:
8front fork assembly
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage J Replace.
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2