Lower Yoke and Headstock Bearings - Removal

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.Do not support the motorcycle on any ancillary component, the exhaust system or any other non structural parts of the motorcycle frame.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.An unstable motorcycle may fall resulting in motorcycle damage, serious injury or death.

Perform the following operations

Perform the following operations:

Seat - Remove L Series

Battery - Remove L Series

Headlight - Remove L Series

Lower Yoke Remove LG1; LGX

    caution
    Care must be taken when removing the headstock top nut, to ensure that the top nut and headstock do not become scratched. Protect the surfaces with a suitable cloth or tape to prevent scratching.
  1. Remove the upper yoke centre nut.
  2. LG1 Top Nut
    1. Upper yoke centre nut

  3. As an assembly, raise the upper yoke and handle bars until clear of the steering stem. Rest the assembly forward of the steering stem such that access to the adjustment nuts is unrestricted. Ensure the master cylinder remains in an upright position.
  4. Using service tool T3880023, remove the lock nut and tab washer. Discard the tab washer.
  5. Headstock Bearing Adjustment, cdbo1
    1. Adjuster nut

    2. Lock nut

    3. T3880023 - 50 mm Socket

  6. Using service tool T3880750, remove the adjuster nut.
  7. T3880750 and wrench (loosen)
    1. T3880750 - Headstock Service Tool

    2. Proprietary wrench

    3. Adjuster nut

  8. Remove the lower yoke from below the frame headstock.
  9. warning
    Always wear eye, hand and face protection when using a hammer and drift. Use of a hammer and drift can cause bearings to fragment. Pieces of fragmented bearing could cause eye and soft tissue injuries if suitable protective apparel is not worn.
  10. Using a suitable drift, evenly and progressively drive the bearing races from the frame headstock.
  11. Remove the inner race and dust seal from the lower yoke using a press or puller.