Service manual

CHAS
HANDLEBAR AND STEERING
7-26
EAS00682
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
• bearing balls
• bearing races
2. Check:
• bearing races 
Damage/pitting
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Replace.
• bearing balls 
Damage/pitting

Replace.
3. Replace:
• bearing balls
• bearing races
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a. Remove the bearing races from the steering
head pipe with a long rod  and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel  and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing
races.
CAUTION:
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
• Always replace the bearing balls and bea-
ring races as a set.
• Whenever the steering head is disassem-
bled, replace the dust seal.
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4. Check:
• lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage
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Replace.
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
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