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V. FRAME
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lO. After removing the steering head top thread with "Pin
Spanner" (Tooi No. 07902-2000000), puii out the steering
stem toward the bottom.
NOTE:
Keep the steel balls in a parts rack so that they afe not
scattered and tosto
Fig. 5-34
(1) Steering head top thread
(2) Steering stem
If the ball race replacement is necessary, remove the top
and bottom races from the steering head pipe using "Hall
Race Remover" (Tool No. 07953-3330000)
Fig. 5-35
(1) Top hall race
(2) Bottom hall race
Inspection
l. Check the steering handIebar for twist or any other damage.
2. Check each wire for breakage or any other defect.
3. Check each cable for damage.
4. Check the steering stem for bend or any other defect.
5. Check the steering top and bottom races for excessive wear
or any other damage.
6. Check the steel balls for wear, damage or any other defect.
7. Check the steering head dust seal for wear.
8. Check the steering stopper for crack or deformation.
Assembly
Steering stem
l. Evenly drive fit the hall Tace in the steering head pipe using
"Ball Race Driver Attachment"
(Tool No. 07945.3330300)
and "Driver HandIe" (Tool No. 07949-6110000).
Fig. 5-36
Installing ball Tace
Apply a coat of grease to the bal1 races. lnstall the 1/4"
steel balls (upper: 18 pcs. and lower: 18 pcs.) to each Tace
properly. lnstall the steering stem through the steering head
pipe and hand-tighten the head top thread so that it rotates
freely without rattle. A slight amount of play in axial
direction can not be tolerated here.
NOTE:
Clean the COlle races, ball races and steel balls in cleaning
solvent and apply a coat of grease before installation.
Fig. 5-37
(1) Steering stem
(2) 1/4" steel ball
(3) Top cone race
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