Steering Stem Installation - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

FRONT WH EEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
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Temporarily install the stem nut to avoid damaging
the steering stem threads.
Remove the lower tapered roller bearing and dust
seal from the steering stem.
Apply urea based mUlti-purpose grease with
extreme pressure to the dust seal lips.
Install a new dust seal.
Install the lower bearing using a hydraulic press and
the special tool as shown.
TOOL:
Attachment, 30 mm 1.0.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
07746-0030300
• Use water resistant grease #2 (urea based multi-
purpose grease) for the steering bearings and
dust seals:
- Excelite EP2 (Kyodo Yushi)
- Stamina EP2 (Shell) or equivalent
Pack the upper and lower tapered roller bearings
with grease.
Apply grease to all of the bearing surfaces.
Install the upper tapered roller bearing in the steer-
ing head.
'05 - '07 shown:
LOWER BEARING
'05 - '07 shown:
DUST SEAL - - - - - - :
UPPER BEARING
Sl ide the steering stem into the steering head from
the bottom.
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Install the upper dust seal. LOWER
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ST"ERI I NG STEM
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