10. Visually inspect the position of cone in the
adjustable race and in the fork crown. Note
how far each cone protrudes from its respec-
tive cup (Figure 17). This will help during
assembly.
11. Remove the headset locknut with the Park
36 mm wrench (Figure 18), and then remove
the washer.
12A. On LE and SX models, remove the head-
light bracket from the fork column.
12B. On PE models, remove the lock ring and
the battery holder from the fork column.
13. Support the forks, and remove the
adjustable race from the fork column.
NOTE
Each bearing must be reinstalled with the
proper orientation during assembly. Look for
the lower bearing when removing the forks.
The bearing may come out with the fork-crown
race or it could remain behind in the head tube.
14. Carefully lower the forks from the head
tube.
15. Remove the lower bearing (A, Figure 19).
Note how the bearing is oriented (the closed
side of the retainer facing up toward lower
head-tube race). The bearing will have to be
installed in this position during assembly.
16. Remove the rubber seal (B, Figure 19)
from the fork-crown race. Note how the seal is
oriented. It will have to be installed in this posi-
tion during assembly.
17. Remove the upper bearing (Figure 20)
from the head tube. Note how the bearing is
oriented (the closed side of the retainer facing
down toward the upper head-tube race). The
bearing will have to be installed in this position
during assembly.
FIG. 15
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
FIG. 19
FIG. 16
B
B
A
A
A
Chapter Four
4-6
