MOuntInG InstRuCtIOn
MOuntInG InstRuCtIOn
WaRnInG!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the
steering damper.
1.
Secure your vehicle and remove the front wheel,
front fork and triple clamps. Refer to your vehicle
service manual. Also remove the original upper
steering stem nut and washer (you will not need
those when using Öhlins steering damper).
2.
Remove the outer ring of the upper steering
head bearing. Refer to your vehicles manual -
changing steering bearing.
3.
Replace the outer ring with the bracket provided.
The bracket is press fitted into the steering head.
It is of critical importance that the bracket is
mounted straight. It is possible to correct the
position by tapping it with a hammer after the
bracket is mounted.
4.
Apply some grease on the x-ring and install it (do
not twist it) in to the groove on the seal washer.
Grease and install the upper bearing and the
seal washer provided (the provided seal washer
replaces the original dust seal, if any). The flat
side of the seal washer should face upwards
according to figure.
5.
Mount the tower in the bracket with the provided
nut. Depending on the offset place the tower
according to figure 5b. If you are unsure which
offset you have - see your vehicles service manual.
If needed, use washers between the tower and the
bracket to achieve the correct distance between the
top of the tower and the lever - see figure 5. Tighten
the nut to the tower with 25 Nm. Use loctite 270.
nOte!
For some models the threads of the tower can interfere
with the frame. If necessary grind the threads until it
fits. The tower should just touch the seal according to
figure.
6.
Use grease inside the tower to avoid the noise that
otherwise can occur.
7.
Mount the triple clamps and fork legs.
8.
Mount the steering damper.
as with the bracket
it is of critical importance that the damper is
mounted centered and straight according to
figure. Since the two small pins will be pressed
down into the upper triple clamp when the upper
steering stem nut provided is tightened, it is
important to make sure the damper sits straight
before tightening. If the damper is not aligned
properly after the pins have been pressed down
into the triple clamp, it may be necessary to remove
the bracket that holds those two pins that sits
underneath the damping housing. There are two
extra holes there so the position of the pins can
be changed. The pins are (loosely) press fitted into
the bracket and can easily be removed and then
mounted again.
9.
Tighten the screws for the upper triple clamp.
10.
Tighten the slit screw to 30 Nm.
11.
Again make sure that the damper sits straight and
then then tighten the upper steering stem nut to
70-80 Nm. This will press down the pins into the
triple clamp.
3
Bracket
9
X-ring
Steeering head
bearing
8
Tower
25nm
Seal
Washer
(if needed)
5
4
Steering
damper
12
Optional
pin hole
Pin
Centre lid
Seal washer
The tower
should just
touch the
seal.
11
Pin
Nut
WaRnInG!
1. Installing a steering damper, that is not
approved by the vehicle manufacturer, may
affect the stability of your vehicle. Öhlins
Racing AB cannot be held responsible for
any personal injury or damage that may occur
after fitting the steering damper.
2. Please study and make certain that you
fully understand all the mounting instructions
and the owner’s manual before handling this
steering damper kit. If you have any questions
regarding proper installation procedures,
contact an Öhlins dealer.
3. The vehicle service manual must be
referred to when installing the Öhlins steering
damper.
Upper triple
clamp
Slit screw
18 mm
20 mm
5b
10
11
Upper
steering
stem nut
