- Bearings
- Bearing races
Recommended cleaning solvent: Kerosene.
2. Check:
- Bearings «1»
- Bearing races «2»
Damage/pitting → Replace.
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3. Replace:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod «1» and hammer.
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! If the bearing race is not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged.
Notes:
- Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
- Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the rubber seal.
![](https://motoinstruction.ru/img/yamaha/3/112203.jpg)
4. Check:
- Upper bracket
- Lower bracket (along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.