Steering Shaft Removal
Remove the handle bar cover and handle bar.
(See paragraph 8-3)
Remove the front fender. (See paragraph 10-1)
Remove handlebar lower holder.
Unscrew steering shaft holder bolt, remove steering
shaft holder.
Take off the cotter pin below steering shaft.
Unscrew the steering shaft fixed out below shaft.
Pull steering shaft carefully.
Steering Shaft Holder Inspection
Remove the steering shaft.
Remove the bushing from the shaft.
Inspect the bushing for damage or wear, replace if necessary.
Measure the bushing inner diameter.
Maximum limit: Ø39.5 mm
Steering Shaft Inspection
Inspect the steering shaft for damage or cracks.
Installation of Steering Shaft
Apply grease to the holder.
Install the holder and oil seal tighten with
the nuts.
Torque: 33 N.m (24 lbf-ft)
Install the steering shaft nut and tighten it.
This nut is under this steering shaft.
Torque: 50 N.m (37 lbf.ft)
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