Yamaha YZF-R1PC Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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CHAS
STEERING HEAD
b. Remove the bearing race 3 from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 4 and hammer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
_
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.
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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
2. Install:
lower ring nut 1
rubber washer 2
upper ring nut 3
lock washer 4
Refer to CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD in chapter 3.
3. Install:
upper bracket
steering stem nut
NOTE:
_
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
front fork legs
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK
LEGS.
NOTE:
_
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease