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CHAS
STEERING HEAD
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel 2 and hammer.
c. Install a new rubber seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
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If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
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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
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
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.