Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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TYPICAL
1. Upper steering column support
2. Half bushings
3. Half bushing retainer
4. Retainer mounting screws (2)
8. Pull steering column from vehicle.
Removing the Steering Column (With
a DPS)
1. Remove gauge support, refer to
THE MULTIFUNCTION GAUGE
GAUGE AND ACCESSORIES
2. Remove the front body module, refer to
subsection.
3. Remove the air intake silencer. Refer to
TAKE SYSTEM
subsection.
4. Remove handlebar, refer to
HANDLEBAR
in this subsection. Also remove
locking ties and separate wiring harnesses and
hoses from the steering column.
5. Remove steering column lower pinch bolt, just
above the DPS unit.
NOTE: Some parts in following illustration not
shown for clarity of illustration.
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1. Steering column
2. Steering column lower pinch bolt
3. DPS unit
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6. Remove upper half bushing retaining bolts and
TYPICAL
1. Upper steering column support
2. Half bushings
3. Half bushing retainer
4. Retainer mounting screws (2)
7. Pull steering column from vehicle.
REMOVING
Inspecting the Steering Column
LIGHTS,
in
subsection.
1. Inspect steering column for wear, cracks or
BODY
2. Check steering column O-rings for brittleness,
AIR IN-
REMOVING THE
3. Clean and check steering column half bushings.
Installing the Steering Column
For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure however, pay attention to the following.
pull retainer off of half bushings.
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bending. Replace if any of these problems is
detected.
hardness, wear or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
If they show signs of wear or cracking, replace
them.
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