Installing The Steering Head - Yamaha XV16AL Service Manual

STEERING HEAD
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bear-
ing races.
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CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
• Always replace the bearings and bearing
races as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassem-
bled, replace the rubber seal.
4. Check:
• upper bracket
• lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
• upper bearing
• lower bearing
• bearing races
• bearing cover
• lower bracket
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