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2.
See
Figure 2-73.
Sparingly apply Extreme Pressure
Lubricant (J-23444-A) to the threads of the forcing screw
(1) from the Steering Head Bearing Race Installer (HD-
39302), to prolong service life and ensure smooth opera-
tion. Insert the forcing screw (1) through the Steering
Head Bearing Installation Tool (B-45521) (2).
NOTE
For ease of steering head bearing installation, lubricate the
outside of the steering head bearings.
3.
See
Figure 73
. 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 (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 (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 2-74.
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 cap 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).
Figure 2-73. 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 2-74. Install Bearings
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Forcing
screw
Nut
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