Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha FZ6-SS Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
3. Replace:
S bearing balls
S bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races 1 from the steer-
ing head pipe with a long rod 2 and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race 3 from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 4 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-based grease
2. Install:
S under bracket
S lower ring nut 1
S rubber washer 2
S upper ring nut 3
S lock washer 4
Refer to "CHECKING THE STEERING
HEAD".
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