Yamaha 2003 YZ450FR Owner's Service Manual page 251

STEERING
EC563000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC563202
Ring nut
1. Remove:
Ring nut 1
G
Use the ring nut wrench 2.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
WARNING
Support the steering shaft so that it may
not fall down.
EC563300
Bearing (lower)
1. Remove:
Bearing (lower) 1
G
Use the floor chisel 2.
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
Take care not to damage the steering shaft
thread.
EC563400
Ball race
1. Remove:
Ball race 1
G
Remove the ball race using long rod 2
and the hammer.
EC564000
INSPECTION
EC564200
Steering shaft
1. Inspect:
Steering shaft 1
G
Bend/damage → Replace.
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