Removing And Installing Steering Head Bearing - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Removing and installing steer-
31 42 721
ing head bearing
Upper steering head bearing
•
Without applying heat, press upper taper roller
bearing out of round nut, using support,
BMW No. 31 3 661, and mandrel,
BMW No. 31 3 662.
•
Without applying heat, press in new bearing (1)
and new dust cap (2), using a suitable mandrel.
31.18
31 3 662
31 3 661
E310120
1
2
E310130
00 8 561
31 6 500
1
•
Pull out bearing outer race (1) with adapter,
BMW No. 00 8 562, and internal puller,
BMW No. 00 8 561, and protective ring,
BMW No. 31 6 500.
46 5 605
31 4 820
e
Important:
Always replace bearing and outer bearing race to-
gether.
•
Install new bearing outer race using steering-
head mandrel, BMW No. 46 5 607, puller,
BMW No. 31 4 820, two spacers,
BMW No. 31 6 510, and lever,
BMW No. 46 5 605, and make sure the bearing
race is correctly seated.
00 8 562
F310130
46 5 607
31 6 510
E310110