
REMOVING THE STEERING STEM
1. Remove:
• steering stem
When loosening each tie-rod end nut
, hold
the tie-rod ball joint with a 14-mm wrench
.
CHECKING THE STEERING STEM
1. Check:
• steering stem
Bends → Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent stem;
this may dangerously weaken the stem.
2. Check:
• fix plate
• steering shaft pressed holder
• oil seal
• steering stem bushings
Bends/damage → Replace.
Bends/damage → Replace.
Wear/damage → Replace.
The lower handlebar holder and steering stem
should be set a right angle when assembling.
1. Install:
• lower handlebar holder
• nuts
INSTALLING THE LOWER HANDLEBAR
HOLDER
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35 Nm (3.5 m
•
kg, 25.3 ft
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Ib)
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STEERING SYSTEM
CHAS
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