Stem bearing removal
Remove the steering stem (see Steering stem removal).
Drive out the bearing outer races from the head pipe.
- Special Tool - Head Pipe Outer Race Remover, ID 37 mm [A]: 57001-1107
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Note. Of either steering stem bearing is damaged, it is recommended that both the upper and lower bearings (including outer races) be replaced with new ones.
Remove the lower inner race [A] which is pressed onto the steering stem, using Special Tools.
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Grease Seal [B]
Special tools:
- Bearing Puller: 57001-135
- Bearing Puller: 57001-1675
lnsert the each half-split base [A] under the bottom of the bearing and connect the both bases by tightening the M8 bolts [B].
Assemble the parts of the bearing puller [C], adapter [D], and arm [E] as shown in the figure.
Turn the center bolt [F] by a wrench and pull the bearing off.
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Note. Tighten evenly two bases by the two M10 bolts.
Stem bearing installation
Replace the bearing outer races with new ones.
Apply grease to the outer races, and drive them into the head pipe at the same time.
Special tools:
- Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]: 57001-1075
- Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, ∅46.5 [B]: 57001-1106
- Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, ∅51.5 [C]: 57001-1076
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Replace the stem bearing inner races with new ones.
Apply grease to the lower inner race [A], and drive it onto the stem base.
Special tools:
- Steering Stem Bearing Driver [B]: 57001-137
- Steering Stem Bearing Driver Adapter, ∅34.5 [C]: 57001-1074
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Install the steering stem (see Steering stem installation).
OCheck that there is no play and the steering stem turns smoothly without rattles. If not, the steering stem bearings may be damaged.
Stem bearing lubrication
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, lubricate the steering stem bearings. Refer to the Stem bearing lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.