Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head; Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha XSR MTM690 2016 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:
• Cap nut "1"
• Lower bracket
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WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
TIP
Remove the cap nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
2
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
• Bearing
• Bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
2. Check:
• Bearing
• Bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace the bearings and
bearing races as a set.
3. Replace:
• Bearing
• Bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe "1" with a long rod "2" and hammer.
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b. Remove the bearing race "3" from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel "4" and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing rac-
es.
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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:
• 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
2. Install:
• Lower bracket cap "1"
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(onto the lower bracket "2")
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STEERING HEAD
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Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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