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STEERING HEAD
CHAS
CAUTION:
NOTE:
3. Replace:
S bearings
S bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races
1
from the steer-
ing head pipe with a long rod
2
and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race
3
from the under
bracket with a floor chisel
4
and hammer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
S Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
S Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the rubber seal.
4. Check:
S upper bracket
S under bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
S upper bearing
S lower bearing
S bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
S lower ring nut
1
S rubber washer
2
S upper ring nut
3
S lock washer
4
Refer to “CHECKING THE STEERING
HEAD” in chapter 3.
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