Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha YZF-R6 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
S front fork legs
S steering stem nut
S upper bracket
S ring nuts 1
(with the special tool 2 )
Ring nut wrench
90890-01403
WARNING
Securely support the lower bracket so that
there is no danger of it falling.
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CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Wash:
S bearing balls
S bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
2. Check:
S bearing balls 1
S bearing races 2
Damage/pitting ! Replace.
3. Replace:
S bearing balls
S bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod 1 and hammer.
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