Steering Head Remoal; Steering Head Inspection; Steering Head Installation - Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD

STEERING HEAD REMOAL

1. Remove:
S Lower ring nut 1
Use the ring nut wrench 2 .
Ring nut wrench:
90890-01403
Support the lower bracket so that it does not
fall down.
EB704020

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION

1. Wash the bearings and the bearing races
with a solvent.
2. Inspect:
S Bearings
Pitting/damage ! Replace.
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Bearing and bearing race replacement
steps:
D Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe using a long rod 1 and a hammer,
as shown.
D Remove the bearing race on the lower brack-
et using a floor chisel 2 and a hammer, as
shown.
D Install the new rubber seal and races.
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NOTE:
D Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
D Whenever the steering head is disassembled
replace the rubber seal.
CAUTION:
If the bearing race is not fitted squarely, the
steering head pipe could be damaged.
3. Inspect:
S Upper bracket
S Lower bracket
(with the steering stem)
Cracks/bends/damage ! Replace.
EB704030

STEERING HEAD INSTALLATION

1. Tighten:
S Ring nuts (lower and upper)
Refer to "STEERING HEAD INSPEC-
TION" in CHAPTER 3.
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