Yamaha VINO YJ50RAP, Service Manual

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CHAS
STEERING HEAD
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. Install new bearing races.
CAUTION:
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If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
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• Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassem-
bled, replace the rubber seal.
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4. Check:
• upper bracket
• lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
• upper race
1
• upper steering stem ring nut
2
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD” in chapter 3.
2
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T
R
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7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
T
R
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33 Nm (3.3 m · kg, 24 ft · lb)
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