EBS00456 CHECKING THE STEERING STEM 1. Check: steering stem Bends Replace. WARNING _ Do not attempt to straighten a bent stem; this may dangerously weaken the stem. 2. Check: oil seals steering stem bushings Wear/damage Replace. 3. Check: steering stem joint Cracks/damage Replace. cable guide 0 lock washer A steering stem bracket B steering stem bolts C (temporarily tighten) New NOTE: Apply lithium-soap-based grease to the oil seals and steering stem bushings. 8 - 38 STEERING SYSTEM CHAS CHAS 3 7 B G 9 8 A 0 9 H 7 C 5 H 6 4 D E 2 F (4) 1 INSTALLING THE STEERING STEM 1. Install: • EPS unit 1 • washers • EPS unit bolts 2 EPS unit bolt 30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb) T.R. LOCTITE® 2. Install:
• steering stem 3 • steering stem bearing 4 • collar 5 • bearing nut 6 125 Nm (12.5 m · kg, 90 ft · lb) T.R. 3. Install: • oil seals 7 New • collars 8 • steering stem bushings 9 T 125 Nm (12.5 m · kg, 90 ft · lb) .R.