STEERING HEAD
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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
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench “2”.
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
EAS23130
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting
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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:
ECA5D71039
If the bearing races are not installed proper-
ly, 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
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Replace.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
2. Install:
• Lower ring nut
• Rubber washer
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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