Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha SR400 2014 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
• Lower ring nut
TIP
Remove the ring nut "2" with the ring nut wrench
"1".
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
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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:
• Bearing
• Bearing race
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
• Bearing "1"
• Bearing race "2"
Damage/pitting  Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearing
• Bearing race
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe "1" with a long rod "2" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing races "3" from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel "4" and hammer.
c. Install new dust seals and new bearing races.
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NOTICE
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
TIP
• Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
2
• Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust seal.
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4. Check:
• Upper bracket
4-46
STEERING HEAD
2
1
2