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Refitting the steering tube components
Important
The steering tube bearings are identical but in no case may their components be swapped during refitting.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease.
To fit the outer rings (C) of bearings to the steering tube, use tool (B) no. 88713.1062. Proceed as
follows:
heat the steering tube to 150 °C;
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fit the outer rings (C) (upper and lower) in their seats on the steering tube;
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fit the fixed bush (G, with threaded hole) of the tool into the lower ring;
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fit the other movable bush (H) into the upper end of the tool and drive it fully home against the upper
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bearing race;
tighten the nut (L), and use a wrench to seat the outer rings (C) fully in the steering tube;
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leave the tool fitted until the steering tube has cooled down to ensure that bearings are properly
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seated.
Fit spacer (9), dust seal (8) (with the rim facing upwards) and inner ring (7) of the lower bearing onto the
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