Removing The Fork; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha YJ50RAP Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE FORK

1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the scooter so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• upper steering stem ring nut 1
• upper race 2
NOTE:
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Hold the upper race with the steering nut
wrench (45 mm), and then remove the upper
steering stem ring nut with the steering nut
wrench.
Steering nut wrench
YU-33975
Steering nut wrench (45 mm)
YU-01444
WARNING
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Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
• bearings
• bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
• bearings 1
• bearing races 2
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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