Peugeot Kisbee - Service manual > Removal of the fork

Replacing the bearings of the steering system

• Remove the front upper shield panel.
• Remove the handlebars from the fork tube (1 screws and 1 nut) (1).

When re-installing, use a new nut.

Tightening torque: 35-45 Nm.

• Suspend or immobilize the machine securely.
• Remove the front brake caliper from the fork tube.

Tightening torque: 27-32 Nm.

• Remove the front wheel.

When re-installing, use a new nut.

Tightening torque: 50-60 Nm.

• Remove the front mudguard.
• Remove the brake control cable grommet and the speed sensor located under the fork triple clamp (2) (2 screw).
•  Using tool P/N 757860 remove the steering locknut.
• Remove:

• The brake washer.
• The nut.
• The rubber washer.
• The nut.
• The dust cover.
• The upper cone.

• Remove the fork.
• Remove the caged ball bearings.
• 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.

Reassembly

Install the following new parts:

• The dust cover (1).
• The fork cone (2).

Steering system tightening method

• Using push tool P/N 753726, fit a new upper cup into the steering tube.
• Using push tool P/N 757990, fit a lower cup into the steering tube.

• Grease the cup bearing races.
• Install new ball cage bearings (3).
•  Fit the fork into the steering column.

• Grease the cup bearing races.
• Install new ball cage bearings (4).
• Install the upper cone (5).
• Install the dust cover (6).
• Fit and tighten the nut (7).

Tightening torque: 38-42 Nm.

• Loosen and re-tighten the nut.

Tightening torque: 15-19 Nm.

• Install the rubber washer (4).
• Fit and finger tighten the nut (5) so that its notches are aligned with those of the nut.
• Fit the lock washer (6) in the notches of the 2 nuts.

• Install the steering head locknut and tighten it (7).

Install the steering head locknut and tighten it (7).

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