Applying Lubricant To Steering Column Bearing - Benelli TNT125 Maintenance Manual

(C): 30 N·m
Tightening torque of handlebar mounting bolt
(C): 22-34 N·m
●Check the steering gear again.
★If the steering gear is still too tight or loose, readjust
it.
●Install the handlebar (see "Installing Handlebar" in
the "Steering Gear" chapter).

Applying Lubricant to Steering Column Bearing

●Remove the steering column (see "Disassembling
Steering Column and Steering Column Bearing" in the
"Operating System" chapter).
●Clean the ball bearings in the upper and lower holders
with the solvent with a high flash point and wipe up the
upper and lower outer rings. The outer ring is pressed
into the first section of steering column. Clear the
grease and dust.
●Visually check the outer ring [A] and ball bearing [B].
★ If the bearing components have been worn or
damaged, they must be replaced.
●Wrap the upper and lower ball bearings [A] inside the
holder with grease and then apply a thin layer of grease
to the upper and lower outer rings.
●Install the steering column (see "Installing Steering
Column and Steering Column Bearing" in the
"Operating System" chapter).
●Adjust the steering gear (see "Adjusting Free Steering
Clearance").
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