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STEERING 13-5
Steeri ng Stem
Removal
.Remove the following parts.
Surge Tank (see Fuel System chapter)
Upper and Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter)
Front Fork Legs (see Suspension chapter)
Brake Hose Joint
Steering Stem Head Nut
Stem Head. Handlebar, Handle Holder
.Push up on the stem base, and remove the steering stem
locknut using the stem nut wrench (special tool:
57001 -1100), then remove the steering stem base.
.Remove the upper tapered roller bearing inner race.
.To remove the outer races pressed into the head pipe.
install the outer race remover (special tool) as shown
below.
1. Bearing Puller: 57001 -158
2. Adapter: 57001 -317
3. Bearing Puller Stud: 57001 -1190
4. Tapered Roller Bearing
5. Stem Base
NOTE
Olf either steering stem bearing is damaged. it is
recommended that both the upper and lower bearings
(including outer races) should be replaced with new
ones.
I nstallation
.Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the follow-
ing.
O Apply grease to the outer races, and then drive them into
the head pipe using the drivers and the press sh~ft
(special tools).
.Remove the lower tapered roller bearing (with its grease
seal) which is pressed onto the steering stem with the
steering stem bearing puller and adapters (special
tools).
1. Press Shaft: 57001 -1075
2. Driver: 57001 -1106
.Install the grease seal, noting the direction shown.