Installation - Yamaha LB50IIAC Service Manual

Installation
1. If pressed-in races have been removed,
tap in new races.
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If races are not in correct angles to
the under-bracket, the handlebars will
not turn smoothly at certain angles,
thus adversely affecting the stability
of the machine.
Any impurities on the race seat will
put the race in a tilting position.
Thoroughly clean the race seat before
installation.
2. Grease the lower ball race of the bottom
assembly and arrange the balls around
it. Then apply more grease.
3. Grease the lower ball race of the upper
assembly and arrange the balls around
it. Then apply more grease and set the
top race into place.
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Use medium-weight wheel bearing
grease of quality manufacturer,
preferably waterproof.
4. Carefully slip the underbracket stem up
into the steering head. Hold the top
bearing assembly in place so the stem
doe.s not knock any balls out of position.
5. Set the upper bearing cover on and
install the ring nut. Tighten the ring nut
so that all freeplay is taken up, but so
the bracket can still pivot freely from
lock to lock. Recheck for free play after
the entire fork unit has been installed.
(Refer to Chapter 2, Adjustment
procedure.)
Normally, screw in the ring nut until
tight, and back it out 1/4 turn.
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