Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head; Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha XT250X Service Manual

EAS23110

REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
G
Rubber washer
G
Lower ring nut "1"
G
NOTE:
Remove both upper and lower ring nuts using
the ring nut wrench.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
EWA13730
WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
EAS23120

CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
Bearings
G
Bearing races
G
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
Bearings
G
Bearing races
G
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Replace:
Bearings
G
Bearing races
G
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing from the lower bracket
with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.
c. Install new bearing races.
ECA14270
CAUTION:
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
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4. Check:
Upper bracket
G
Lower bracket
G
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
G
Lower bearing
G
Bearing races
G
2. Install:
Lower bracket
G
Lower ring nut "1"
G
Rubber washer "2"
G
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STEERING HEAD
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease