Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head; Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha TMAX 2020 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Upper ring nut
• Rubber washer
• Lower ring nut "1"
• Lower bracket
TIP
Remove the upper ring nut and lower ring nut
with the steering nut wrench "2".
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WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
Steering nut wrench
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Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
• Bearing
• Bearing race
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
• Bearing
• Bearing race
Damage/pitting  Replace.
3. Replace:
• Bearing
• Bearing race
a. Remove the bearing races from the steer-
ing head pipe "1" with a long rod "2" and
hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket "3" with a floor chisel "4" and ham-
mer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
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NOTICE
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
TIP
• Always replace the bearings and bearing races
as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust 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
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
4-92
STEERING HEAD