The steering stem bearing is one of the most often overlooked bearings on any ATV, mainly because its a bit of work to get it out. However, it can affect how well your ATV steers if it gets worn out and freezes up, and should be replaced every season if you ride alot of water and mud.
I decided to use pictures of a bare frame so it would be easier to describe how to get the actual bearing out of the frame. The steps needed to get the steering stem out are fairly simple.
1. Remove front plastic
2. Remove handle bars from stem and just let them set out of the way, there is no need to remove the cables and wiring from the bars.
3. Loosen and remove tie rod ends from stem
4. Loosen stem clamp and remove
5. Stand ATV on grab bar and remove cotter pin and stem nut
6. Slide stem up and out of frame
Once the stem is removed, you will be able to see the upper dust seal
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