15-6 STEERING
Steering
Steering Stem Removal
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Remove:
Front Fender (see Frame chapter)
Handlebar (see Handlebar Removal)
Cotter Pins and Tie-rod End Nuts [A]
Steering Stem Bearing Joint Bolts [B] (right and left)
CAUTION
Do not loosen the locknuts [C] at the ends of the
tie-rod adjusting sleeve, or the toe-in of the front
wheels will be changed.
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Flatten out the bended washer [A].
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Remove:
Steering Clamp Bolts [B]
Steering Clamps [C]
Grease Seals
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Cut the band [A] and pull the steering stem [B] out of the
frame.
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Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Steering Stem Bottom End Nut [B]
Collar [C]
Steering Stem Bearing [D]
Steering Stem Installation
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Full grease up the seal grooves [A] in the steering stem
bearing.
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Install:
Collar
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Tighten:
Torque - Steering Stem Bottom End Nut: 6 2 N·m (6.3 k gf·m,
46 ft·lb)
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Bend both ends of the cotter pin.