Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head; Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha FJR13AEV(C) Service Manual

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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Upper ring nut
• Rubber washer
• Lower ring nut "1"
• Lower bracket
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WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearings
• Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe "1" with a long rod "2" and hammer.
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STEERING HEAD
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket "3" with a floor chisel "4" and ham-
mer.
c. Install new bearing races.
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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
• Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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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"
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