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14-6 S TEERING
Steerin g Stem
Stem, Stem Bearing Removal
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Remove:
Inner Cover (see Frame chapter)
Fairing and Bracket ( see Frame chapter)
Front Wheel (see Wheels/Ti res chapter)
Handlebar (see Handlebar Removal)
Steering Stem Head Bolt Plug
Steering Stem Head Bolt [A] and Washer
Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower) (Loosen)
Steering Stem Head
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Remove the brake hose clamp bolt [A] and take the hose
[B] off the steering stem [C].
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Remove the front fork (see Suspension chapter).
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Bend the claw washer tabs [A].
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Pushing up the stem base, and remove the steering stem
locknut [B] and claw washer [C].
Stem Cap [D]
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Remove the steering stem nut [A].
Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut W rench: 57001–1100 [B]
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Remove the stem cap.
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Remove the upper stem bearing inner race.
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To remove the bearing outer races [C] pressed into the
head pipe [B], insert a bar [A] into the recesses of head
pipe, and applying it to both recess alternately hammer it
to drive the race out.
NOTE
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If either steering stem bearing is damaged, it is recom-
mended that both the upper and lower bearings (includ-
ing outer races) should be r eplaced with new ones.
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Remove the lower bearing inner race which is pressed
onto the steering stem with a suitable commercially avail-
able chisel.