Yamaha FJR 1300 AE 2014 Service Manual

STEERING HEAD4-91EAS23110REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that there isno danger of it falling over.2. Remove:• Upper ring nut• Rubber washer• Lower ring nut “1”• Lower bracketWARNINGEWA13730Securely support the lower bracket so thatthere is no danger of it falling.TIPRemove the lower ring nut with the steering nutwrench “2”.EAS23120CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD1. Wash:• Bearings• Bearing races2. Check:• Bearings• Bearing racesDamage/pitting → Replace.3. Replace:• Bearings• Bearing races▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼ ▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼a. Remove the bearing races from the steeringhead pipe “1” with a long rod “2” and hammer.b. Remove the bearing race from the lowerbracket “3” with a floor chisel “4” and ham-mer.c. Install new bearing races.NOTICEECA14270If the bearing race is not installed properly,the steering head pipe could be damaged.TIPAlways replace the bearings and bearing racesas a set.▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲ ▲▲▲▲ ▲▲▲4. Check:• Upper bracket• Lower bracket(along with the steering stem)Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.EAS23140INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD1. Lubricate:• Upper bearing• Lower bearing• Bearing races2. Install:• Lower ring nut “1”• Rubber washer “2”• Upper ring nut “3”Steering nut wrench90890-01403Exhaust flange nut wrenchYU-A9472Recommended cleaning solventKeroseneRecommended lubricantLithium-soap-based grease