Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering / steering damper related parts inspection

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Steering / Steering / handlebar / Repair instructions / Steering / steering damper related parts inspection

Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .

Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities:

Steering stem

Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering stem

Bearing

Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
bearing lower seal damage

Suzuki GSX-R. Bearing

Steering damper

Inspect the steering damper body, bearing and oil seal for damage and oil leaking.
Move the steering damper rod by hand to inspect for a smooth movement.
If any defects are found, replace the steering damper with a new one.

Note

the steering damper operation can be checked without removing it. Refer to “dtc “c93” (p1769): steering damper solenoid valve circuit malfunction” in section 1a .

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering damper

Steering system inspection

Refer to “steering system inspection” in section 0b .

Steering / steering damper removal and installation

Removal steering damper Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the steering damper solenoid coupler (1). Remove the lower bracket cover (2). Remove the steering da ...

Steering stem bearing removal and installation

Removal Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket. Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” . Remove the steering stem lower bearing i ...

Other materials:

Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Disconnect the gear position switch lead wire coupler (1). Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket r ...

Schematic and routing diagram
Fuel tank drain hose and breather hose routing diagram Fuel tank water drain hose Fuel tank breather hose no. 1 Fuel tank breather hose no. 2 Fuel tank breather hose no. 3 3-Way joint Frame White marking Set the hose end to the root of tank nippl ...

Sprocket mounting drum dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” in section 2d . Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly (1). Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and installation” (page 3a- 3). Remove the ...