KYMCO XCITING 500 Service Manual page 254

14.STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/
XCITING 500
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Lower Inner Race
Install the steering stem lock nut onto the
steering to prevent the threads from being
damaged when removing the lower bearing
inner race from the steering stem.
Remove the lower bearing inner race with a
chisel or equivalent tool, being careful not to
damage the steering stem.
Remove the dust seal.
Dust Seal
Install the dust seal.
Apply grease to a new lower bearing inner
race using a hydraulic press.
INSTALLATION
Dust Seal Upper Inner Race
Upper Bearing
Apply grease to each new bearings and inner
races.
Install the upper bearing, upper inner race and
dust seal.
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