Service manual

14-12 STEERING
Steering Maintenance
Steering Inspection
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Refer to the Steering Inspection in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter.
Steering Stem Straightness Inspection
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Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
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Check the steering stem for straightness.
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Use a straightedge along the stem.
If the steering stem is bent, replace the steering stem.
Steering Bearing Sleeve Lubrication
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Lubricate the steering stem bearings.
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Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
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Wipe all the old grease off the s teering stem, bearing
sleeves, and out of the grease seals.
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Apply grease to the steering stem [A] and the inside [B]
of the both clamps.
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Lubricate the steering stem bearing [A].
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Remove the s teering stem bearing.
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Pack the grease seal lips with grease.
Steering Stem Clamp Inspection
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Inspect the steering stem clamps [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
both clamps.
Steering Stem Bearing Inspection
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Inspect the spherical bearing [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
the steering stem bearing.
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Inspect the upper and lower grease seals [B].
If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the
steering stem bearing.