Steering Stem Bearing Lubrication

• Remove the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Removal in the Steering chapter).
• Using a high flash-point solvent, wash the upper and lower ball bearings [A] in the cages.
• Wipe the upper and lower outer races which are press -fitted into the head pipe to clean off grease and dirt.
• Visually check the outer races and the ball bearings.

Replace the bearing assemblies if they show wear or damage.

• Pack the upper and lower ball bearings in the cages with grease, and apply a light coat of grease to the upper and lower outer races.
• Install the steering stem (see Stem, Stem Bearing Installation in the Steering chapter).
• Adjust the steering (see Steering Play Adjustment).