Installing The Steering Head; Checking The Steering Damper - Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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.)
• Bearing
Damage/pitting → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
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STEERING HEAD