Steering Inspection; Steering Installation - Yamaha Libero Workshop Manual

L-176
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STEERING HEAD AND HANDLEBAR
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6-30

STEERING INSPECTION

1. Wash the Bearing and Ball Races with a sol-
vent
2. Inspect :
• Bearing Races ¿
• Ball races À
Pitting/Damage Ÿ Replace
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Bearing Race replacement steps :
• Remove the Ball Races on the Head Pipe us-
ing Long Rod ¿ and the hammer as shown
• Remove the Ball Race on the Under Bracket
using the floor chisel À and the hammer as
shown
• Install the new Dust Seal and Races
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NOTE :
Always replace Bearing races as a set.
CAUTION:
WARNING
If Bearing Race is not fitted squarely, the
Head Pipe could be damaged.

STEERING INSTALLATION

Reverse the "REMOVAL"procedure
Note the following points
1. Lubricate
• Balls (upper and lower)
• Ball Races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium - soap base grease
2. Install :
• Ring Nut (lower) ¿
• Damper Rubber À
• Ring Nut (upper) Á
• Lock Washer Â
Refer to "STEERING
INSPECTION" section in Chapter 3, Page
no 3-22
3. Install :
• Bush
• Meter Assembly with Handle Crown
Ring Nut:
15.5 Nm (1.55 m.kg, 11.2 ft.lb)
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