Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER 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 lower ring nut 1
(with the special tool 2 )
Ring nut wrench
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WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
S bearings
S bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
S bearings
S bearing races
Damage/pitting ! Replace.
3. Replace:
S bearings
S bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod 1 and hammer.
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