Aeon 350cc, Service Manual

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BODY FRAME
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STEERING SHAFT
STEERING SHAFT REMOVAL
1. Support scooter by Main stand.
Use care when supporting vehicle so that it
does not tip or fall. Severe injury may occur if
machine tips or falls.
2. Remove handlebar cover,
3. Disconnect the speedometer, brake switch, both switch housing
harnesses and throttle cables.
4. Remove handlebar upper clamps, woodruff and handlebar.
5. Remove handlebar lower clamp jammed nut then use a soft face
hammer to remove handlebar lower clamp from steering shaft.
6. Remove steering shaft bearing jammed nut.
7. Remove lock washer from ring nut groove.
The locking agent on the existing bolts was
destroyed during removal. DO NOT reuse old
hardware. Serious injury or death could result
if fasteners come loose during operation.
8. Remove ring nut, races, bearings and steering shaft
from mainframe.
9. Remove both bearing races from steering head pipe
with long rod and hammer.