Page 359 - Manual Oficina XP 1000 14-16

STEERING / SUSPENSION

STEERING SHAFT BEARING 7. Apply Loctite ® 271 ™ (Red) to the outer
REPLACEMENT circumference of the new lower bearing race. Slide
the new lower bearing onto the steering shaft and
NOTE install the steering shaft through the pivot tube. Be
sure the lower washers and spacers are still on the
Replacement pivot tube assembly comes with new steering shaft.
upper and lower bearings installed. Use this procedure
if replacing just the bearings only.

1. Perform the “Steering Shaft Removal” procedure.
2. Remove the steering wheel cap and retaining nut.
3. Press steering shaft out of the steering wheel and
pivot tube.

4. Note the order and location of the washers and
spacers between the steering wheel and pivot tube.
5. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
6. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
excessive wear or damage.
q Cap u Bearing

w Nut i Bearing

e Steering Hub Insert o Bushing
r Bushing a Bushing

t Bushing s Bushing
y Bushing

NOTE 8
Use care not to allow any of the Loctite to get in the
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bearing.
8. Apply Loctite ® 271 ™ (Red) to the outer
circumference of the new upper bearing race. Slide
the new upper bearing onto the steering shaft and
press it into the pivot tube by hand.
NOTE
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Use care not to allow any of the Loctite to get in the
bearing.
Bearings will be seated in the pivot housing upon
tightening the steering wheel nut in step 14.
9. Reinstall the upper washers and spacers in the order
in which they were removed.
10. Install the steering wheel and hand tighten the nut.
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Apply Loctite 271 ™.

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