Refitting The Steering Head Components - Ducati Monster 696 2009 Manual

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Refitting the steering head components

Important
The steering head bearings (5) and (6) are identical but in no case may their components be swapped around during reassembly.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease.
To fit the outer races (C) of the bearings (5) and (6) to the steering head, use the service tool no. 88713.1062 and proceed as follows:
heat the steering head to 150 °C;
fit the outer races (C) in their seats on the steering head;
fit the fixed bush (G, with threaded hole) of the tool into the lower race;
fit the other movable bush (H) into the upper end of the tool and drive it fully home against the upper bearing race;
tighten the nut (L) and use a wrench to seat the outer races (C) fully in the steering head;
leave the tool assembled until the steering head has cooled down to ensure that bearings are properly seated.
Monster 696/696+ - M.Y. 2009 - edition 00
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