Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod 1 and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 2 and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
S Always replace the bearing balls and bearing
races as a set.
S Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust seal.
4. Check:
S upper bracket
S lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
S upper bearing
S lower bearing
S bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
S lower ring nut 1
S rubber washer 2
S upper ring nut 3
S lock washer 4
Refer to "INSPECTING THE STEERING
HEAD" in chapter 3.
3. Install:
S upper bracket
S steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
S front fork legs
Refer to "FRONT FORK".
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower bracket
pinch bolts.
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