Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
3. Replace:
• bearings
• bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod 1 and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 2 and hammer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
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If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
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NOTE:
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• Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassem-
bled, replace the rubber seal.
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4. Check:
• upper bracket
• lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
• lower bracket
• lower ring nut 1
• rubber washer 2
• upper ring nut 3
• lock washer 4
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD" in chapter 3.
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