Peugeot Satelis - Service manual > Removal of the fork

Replacing the steering head cups.

• Remove the handlebar upper fairing (8 screw).
• Remove the braking units on the handlebars. 1
• Remove the nut and screw that secure the handlebars.
• Remove the handlebars from the fork tube.

• Remove the front brake caliper from the fork tube. (Left-hand side 2)

Tightening torque: 2.5 m.daN.

• Remove the nut. (3)

Tightening torque: 6.5 m.daN.

• Remove the front brake caliper from the fork tube. (Right-hand side 4)

Tightening torque: 2.5 m.daN.

• Loosen the wheel spindle clamping screw. (5)
• Remove the wheel spindle.
• Remove the front wheel.
• Remove the brake control cable grommet and the speed sensor located under the fork triple clamp.
• Remove the front mudguard.

Note: When re-installing, respect the way the speedometer drive cable is routed and the position of the 3 clips. (6)

• Using tool P/N 757860 remove the steering locknut.
• Remove:
  • the lock washer.
  • the adjustable cone locknut.
  • the rubber washer.
  • the adjustable cone.
• Remove the fork.
• Remove the balls.

• Using a drift, remove the steering head cups.

• Using a chisel, pry the steering head cup off by pressing the tool behind the dust cover.

• Install the following new parts:
  • The plain washer. (1)
  • The dust cover. (2)
  • The fork cone. (3)

• Install new steering head cups using tool P/N 758810.

Steering system tightening method.

• Grease the cup bearing races.
• Fit the caged ball bearings. (1 and 2).
• Fit the fork into the steering column.
• Install the adjustable cone and tighten it. (3)

Tightening torque: 4 m.daN.

• Loosen and then retighten the adjustable cone.

Tightening torque: 2.2 m.daN.

• Install the rubber washer. (4)
• Finger tighten the adjustable cone locknut (5) so that its notches are aligned with those of the adjustable cone.
• Fit the lock washer (6) in the notches of the locknut and adjustable cone.
• Install the steering head locknut and tighten it

Tightening torque: 7.5 m.daN.

 

See also: