Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 2 and hammer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
S Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
S Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the rubber seal.
4. Check:
S upper bracket
S lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
S upper bearing
S lower bearing
S bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
S upper bearing
S lower bearing
S bearing races
S bearing cover
S lower bracket
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