Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha XT660R Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• upper ring nut 1
• rubber washer
• lower ring nut 2
• lower bracket
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NOTE:
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Hold the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench 3, and then remove the upper ring nut
with the ring nut wrench 4.
WARNING
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Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
• bearings
• bearing races
2. Check:
• bearings
• bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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CHAS
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene