Operation | Section reference |
Remove the headlight | Renewal of the headlight |
Remove the handlebar | Removal of the handlebar |
Remove the fork legs | Removal of the front forks |
Note: All parts fitted to the top and bottom yokes, including the wiring and control cables, can remain on the motorcycle provided they do not hinder the following operations.
Loosen the screw (3) securing the top yoke (2) to the steering stem nut (12).
Remove the top yoke (2).
With the service tool no. 88713.1058 loosen the nut (12) and unscrew it from the steering stem.
Slide the oil seal (8), the inner race (A) and the ball race (B) of the upper bearing (5) off the steering stem.
Remove the bottom yoke (15) complete with the steering stem from the frame tube.
Remove the ball race (B) of the lower bearing (6).
The inner race (A) of the lower bearing (6) and the relative oil seal (18) will remain on the steering stem.
Using a universal puller (see figure) remove the inner race (A) and the spacer (13) from the steering stem, taking care not to damage the seat.
Caution! Once disturbed, the oil seals (8) and (18) and bearings (5) and (6) must not be refitted.
Using a suitable drift, remove the outer bearing races (C) from the steering head. Proceed with extreme care to avoid damaging the seats.
Disassembly of the top yoke
While counterholding the nuts (9), unscrew and remove the screws (7), washers (11) and the lower clamp (4) from the top yoke.
Unscrew the screws (23) and remove the guide (20).
Recover the washers (22) and the headlight support bracket (21).
Reassembly of the top yoke
If the spacers (10) were removed from the top yoke, lubricate with silicone spray.
Seat the spacers (10) square in the bores (D) in the top yoke, orienting them as shown in the figure.
Caution! To drive in the spacers (10), use a drift that bears only on the outer ring (E) while applying a counterforce on zone (F) on the underside of the top yoke.
On completion of the operation, clean all excess lubricant from the components.
Fit the rubber mountings (19) on the headlight support brackets (21).
Fit the headlight support brackets (21), the guide (20) and the washers (22) with the screws (23).
Tighten the screws (23) to the specified torque (Frame torque settings).
Locate the lower clamp (4) on the top yoke.
Fit the screws (7) complete with the washers (11) in the lower clamp (4).
Tighten the screws (7) to the specified torque (Frame torque settings) while counterholding the nuts (9).