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FORK BEARINGS INSTALL
Loctite 7471
Loctite 609
Loctite 7471
Loctite 609
KF281/
1.
3.
(a)
(a)
2.
1.
Upper Bearing
2.
Lower Bearing
3.
Bearing Press Tool
The two fork bearings (upper and lower) are a seal
cartridge type. Replacement is required only when
the bearings become damaged. These bearings are
included in the headset kit
KP270/
.
1. Before pressing the bearings with the tool,
clean both of the fork bearing seats with a
clean shop towel and alcohol.
2. Apply Loctite 7471 Primer to the outer
bearing race and the fork bearing seat.
3. Apply Loctite 609 to the outer bearing race
and the fork bearing seat. Use the bearing
press tool
KF281/
to press each bearing into
the fork bearing seat until bottomed, then
remove the tool.
The red seal of the upper bearing faces
up. The red seal of the lower bearing faces
down.
Allow the Loctite to cure appropriately before
installing the fork. For Loctite instructions:
Loctite 7471:
http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/7471-EN.PDF
Loctite 609:
http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/609-EN.pdf
Procedure:
(a) - Red Bearing Seal direction
