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13-10 STEERING
Steering Stem Bearing
Stem Bearing Removal
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Remove the steering stem (see this chapter).
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To remove the outer races [A] pressed in the head pipe
[B], insert a bar [C] into the head pipe, and hammer evenly
around the circumference of the opposite race to drive it
out.
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Remove the lower inner race [A] (with its grease seal)
which is pressed onto the steering stem, with the steering
stem bearing puller [B] and adapter [C].
Special Tools - Bearing Puller: 57001-158
Bearing Puller Adapter: 57001-136
Stem Bearing Installation
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Replace the outer races with new ones.
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Apply grease to the outer race, and drive them into the
head pipe using the drivers and press shaft [A].
Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft: 57001
-1075 [A]
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, 46.5: 57001
-1106 [B]
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, 51.5: 57001
-1076 [C]
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Replace the inner races with new ones.
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Apply grease to the lower inner race, and drive it onto the
stem using the driver and adapter.
Special Tools - Steering Stem Bearing Driver: 57001-137
[A]
Steering Stem Bearing Driver Adapter,
34.5: 57001-1074 [B]
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Apply grease to the upper and lower outer races in the
head pipe so that the steel balls will stick in place during
stem insertion. Install the upper steel balls (19) and lower
steel balls (20). All the steel balls [A] are the same size.
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Put on the upper inner race and steering stem cap and
insert the steering stem into the head pipe.
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Install the steering stem nut so that the recess side faces
down.