Yamaha ROADLINER XV19SW, Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD
4-71
EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
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”
• Lower bracket
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench “2”.
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 race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel “2” and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing rac-
es.
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.
• Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust seal.
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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
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2
1
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease