Removing The Lower Bracket; Checking The Steering Head - Yamaha XP500 2001 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
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REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET

1. Stand the scooter on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the scooter so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
S upper bracket
3. Remove:
S lock washer 1
S upper ring nut 2
S rubber washer 3
S lower ring nut 4
(with the special tool)
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 bearings
S bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosine
2. Check:
S bearings 1
S bearing races 2
Damage/pitting ! Replace.
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