6-32 CHASSIS
BEARING
• Apply grease to the bearings and bearing races.
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• Install the lower bearing to the steering stem lower bracket.
• Install the upper bearing and bearing inner race.
1/4 – 1/2 turn
STEM NUT
• Install the dust seal.
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque with the
special tools.
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09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
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! Steering stem nut: 45 N
.
m (4.5 kgf
.
m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to
the left and right so that the angular ball bearings will be seated
properly.
• Loosen the stem nut by 1/4 – 1/2 turn.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
NOTE:
When installing the washer, align the stopper lug to the groove
of the steering stem.
• Tighten the steering stem lock nut to the specified torque with
the special tools.
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09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
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! Steering stem lock nut: 80 N
.
m (8.0 kgf
.
m, 58.0 lb-ft)