Service manual

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Steering Shaft Removal

• Remove the handle bar cover and handle bar.

(See section 8-3)

• Remove the front fender. (See section 11-1)

• Remove handlebar lower holder.

• Loosen the steering shaft holder bolt and

remove steering shaft holder.

• Take off the cotter pin below steering shaft.

• Loosen the steering shaft fixed out below shaft.

• Pull the steering shaft carefully.

Steering Shaft Holder Inspection

• Remove the steering shaft.

• Remove the bushing from the shaft.

• Inspect the bushing for damage or wear; replace

if necessary.

• Measure the bushing inner diameter.

• Maximum limit: 39.5 mm

Steering Shaft Inspection

• Inspect the steering shaft for damage or cracks.

Installation of Steering Shaft

• Apply grease to the holder.

• Install the holder and oil seal tighten with the

nuts.

• Torque: 33 N.m (24 lbf-ft)

• Install the steering shaft nut and tighten it.

• This nut is under this steering shaft.

• Torque: 50 N.m (37 lbf.ft

)

• Install a new carter key