Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual page 234

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EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Install:
• Lower ring nut "1"
• Rubber washer "2"
• Upper ring nut "3"
• Lock washer "4"
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" on page 3-22.
3. Install:
• Upper bracket
• Steering stem nut
Refer to "HANDLEBARS" on page 4-56.
TIP
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
• Front fork legs
Refer to "INSTALLING THE FRONT
FORK LEGS" on page 4-70.
TIP
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
EAS14B1005
CHECKING THE STEERING DAMPER
1. Check:
• Steering damper body
Damage/oil leaks → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
• Steering damper rod
Bends/scratch → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
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• Bearing
Damage/pitting → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
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STEERING HEAD