Yamaha YZ250F(N)/LC Owner's Service Manual page 544

STEERING
EC563000
REMOVAL POINTS
Steering ring nut
1. Remove:
Steering ring nut 1
Use the steering nut wrench 2.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
WARNING
Support the steering shaft so that it may
not fall down.
Lower bearing
1. Remove:
Lower bearing 1
Use the floor chisel 2.
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
Take care not to damage the steering shaft
thread.
EC563400
Ball race
1. Remove:
Ball race 1
Remove the ball race using long rod 2
and the hammer.
EC564000
INSPECTION
Steering stem
1. Inspect:
Steering stem 1
Bend/damage
5 - 46
CHAS
Replace.