Steering Bearing - All Balls Racing
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1. the spanner nut after the new bearings settle into place 11 Install All Balls Racing sticker2. Installation Instructions Steering bearings Note These instructions are very general and you should have a service manual for your particular model of bike to get a better understanding of your particular setup and to get factory recommended torque levels 2 A 3 4 B 5 C 6 7 D 8 9 Clean bike Remove triple clamps from bike frame a Remove upper triple clamp b Remove spanner nut to drop the steering stem out of the frame Remove the old outer races from the frame a Itis possible to remove the old outer races with a drift Although a steering bearing removal tool works best b Tap around the inside edge evenly with a drift until the races come out upper and lower Fig A Remove lower steering bearing from steering stem a Remove the rollers from the bearing by destroying the cage By removing the cage and rollers you will expose a lip on the bearing b A bearing puller may be used However a drift may be used to tap the bearing off while the stem is being held in a vice When clamping the stem in a vice make sure to hold it in the middle of the stem away from where the bearings rest Fig B Inspect parts a Clean all parts thoroughly at this point remove all old grease rust and grime b The frame head tube should be checked for burs c Remove any burs they will hang up the new races during installation d Inspect the steering stem for any damage that may interfere with the new bearing I
3. nstall the lower steering bearing a Remember to slide the steering seal onto the stem first b Find a pipe that slides over the steering stem but only makes contact with the inner race of the bearing Fig C Pressing on the cage of the bearing will distort it and may cause binding in your steering Install the new outer races a A bearing installation tool works best but they can also be pressed in b The key is to start them straight never apply pressure to the tapered portions of the races this could nick them causing steering binding c A tool can easily be made with a piece of threaded bar stock some nuts that fit it and some washers that have a slightly smaller outside diameter as the races that you are installing After the bearings are pulled in hit both ends of the threaded rod with a hammer to fully seat the bearings Fig D Inspect your work a Make sure that the lower steering bearing and the outer races are seated properly b Grease the bearings thoroughly Reassemble the steering assembly a Insert the steering stem back into the frame b Place the upper bearing and seal onto the stem Thread the spanner nut back onto the stem Torque spanner nut to factory recommended levels c Place the top triple clamp and washer back into place thread the top nut back on and torque to factory recommended levels d Turn the assembly left and right to check for binding 10 Maintenance a It may be necessary to re torque
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