Steering Bearing - Gilera Nexus 500 Workshop Manual

Nexus 500
Locking torques (N*m)
Holding torque of lower ring nut 20 ÷ 25
- Tighten to the prescribed torque.
Locking torques (N*m)
Lower steering ring nut 10 - 13 **
- Install the space washer.
- Using the special tool, tighten the second locking ring nut on the steering tube to the prescribed torque.
Locking torques (N*m)
Upper steering ring nut 36 - 39
- Install the handlebars on the steering tube, pay-
ing attention to the centring, aligning the recess on
the handlebar with that on the steering tube as
shown in the figure.
- Tighten the handlebar retaining screw on the steering tube to the prescribed torque.
- Install the front and rear handlebar covers as described in the section "Scooter body".
- Install the front mudguard
- Install the front wheel.
- Install the front brake callipers.
- Tighten the retaining screws of the brake calliper to the support.
Specific tooling
020055Y Wrench for steering tube ring nut
Locking torques (N*m)
Screw securing handlebar to steering tube 45 - 50 Holding torque of lower ring nut 20 ÷ 25 Upper
steering ring nut 36 - 39 Lower steering ring nut 10 - 13 ** Front brake calliper mounting on
fork 20 ÷ 25 Front brake disc mounting 11 ÷ 13 Plastic protection retaining screw 5 - 6

Steering bearing

Removal
Service of tapered bearing on fork
- Check that the tapered bearing on the fork exhibits no deformations or wear.
THE BEARING SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY IF STRICTLY NECESSARY.
Suspensions
SUSP - 11