Removal; Inspection - Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Service Manual

Removal

1. Remove sidecovers and the fuel the tank.
2. Remove the headlight lens unit, and
disconnect all wiring connectors in the head-
light shell.
3. Remove the handlebars from the steering
crown.
4. Remove the front wheel and front forks.
5. Remove the headlight body bracket se-
curing bolts and remove the headlight body,
flasher light, and horn together.
6. Remove the steering stem bolt, and remove
the steering crown.
1. Steering stem nut
7. Remove the top ring nut.
8. Support the steering stem, and remove the
lower ring nut.
9. Remove the top bearing race and all of the
balls from the upper bearing.
Ball quantity (upper and lower): 38

Inspection

1. Wash the bearings in solvent.
2. Inspect the bearings for pitting or other dam-
age. Replace the bearings if pitted or dam-
aged. Replace the races when the balls are
replaced.
3. Clean and inspect the bearing races. Spin
the bearings by hand. If the bearings are not
smooth in their operation, replace balls and
races.
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PCS
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