Removing The Under Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE UNDER BRACKET

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
S steering stem nut
S washer
S upper bracket
S lock washer
S rubber washer
S ring nut 1
(with the steering nut wrench 2 )
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the exhaust and
steering nut wrench, and then remove the upper
rung nut with the ring nut wrench.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403, YU-33975
WARNING
Securely support the under bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
S bearing balls
S bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
S bearing balls 1
S bearing races 2
Damage/pitting ! Replace.
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