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2.
See
Figure 2-79.
Sparingly apply EXTREME PRES-
SURE LUBRICANT (Part No. J-23444-A) to the threads
of the forcing screw (1) from the STEERING HEAD
BEARING RACE INSTALLER (Part No. HD-39302), to
prolong service life and ensure smooth operation. Insert
the forcing screw (1) through the STEERING HEAD
BEARING INSTALLATION TOOL (Part No. B-45521) (2).
NOTE
For ease of steering head bearing installation, lubricate the
outside of the steering head bearings.
3.
See
Figure 79
. Place the lower bearing (3) onto the forc-
ing screw (1), with the inner race lip pointing away from
the steering head.
4.
Place the STEERING HEAD BEARING INSTALLATION
TOOL (Part No. B-45521) (2) onto the forcing screw, with
the shoulder into the bearing bore.
5.
Install the bearing (4), washer (5) and nut (6) from the
STEERING HEAD BEARING RACE INSTALLER (Part
No. HD-39302) onto the forcing screw (1).
6.
Tighten the nut (6) by hand, until both bearings are
started into the bores in the steering head.
.
7.
See
Figure 2-80.
Hold the forcing screw while tightening
the nut to draw the bearings into the steering head. Con-
tinue tightening until both bearings are fully seated.
8.
Visually check to make sure the bearings are completely
seated against the shoulders in the steering head.
9.
Install forks, front wheel, and lower fork clamp/steering
stem as an assembly.
10. Install upper fork clamp.
11. Tighten steering stem capnut to 38-42 ft-lbs (52-57 Nm).
12. Use LOCTITE 272 on steering stem pinch fastener and
tighten to 17-19 ft-lbs (23-26 Nm).
13. Install headlight assembly and support bracket. See
2.25
HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT BRACKET
.
Figure 2-79. Lower Bearing
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1.
Forcing screw
2.
Steering Head Bearing Installation Tool (B-45521)
3.
Lower bearing
4.
Bearing
5.
Washer
6.
Nut
6
5
4
3
2
1
Figure 2-80. Install Bearings
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Forcing
screw
Nut
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