Steering Stem

Steering Stem Removal

• Remove the handlebar [A] (see Handlebar Removal).

• Loosen the stem head nut [B].

• Remove the front fork [C] (see Front Fork Removal in the Suspension chapter).

• Remove:

Front Brake Hose and Speedometer Cable Clamp Mounting Bolt [A]

• Remove the stem head nut [A], washer and lift up the steering stem head [B].

• Remove the toothed washer.

• Push up the steering stem [A] from underside, and re­move the steering stem nut [B] using the steering stem nut wrench [C], then remove the steering stem base.

Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100

• Remove the oil seals and tapered roller bearings from
upper head pipe and steering stem.

Steering Stem Installation

• Route the cables, wires, and hoses as shown in the Ca­ble, Wire, and Hose Routing in the Appendix chapter.