1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
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”
NOTE:
Remove both upper and lower ring nuts using
the ring nut wrench.
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
EAS23120
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 from the lower bracket
with a floor chisel “2” and hammer.
c. Install new bearing races.
CAUTION:
ECA14270
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.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
● Upper bearing
● Lower bearing
● Bearing races
2. Install:
● Lower bracket
● Lower ring nut “1”
● Rubber washer “2”
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
1
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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