Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 inner race using a chisel.
- Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing races using the steel rod.
Installation
Install the steering stem bearings in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
| Caution the removed bearings and races should be replaced with new ones. |
Outer race
- Press in the upper and lower outer races using the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09941–34513 (bearing
installer)
(b): 09913–70210 (bearing
installing set (10
– 75 Ô))
Inner race
- Press in the lower bearing inner race using the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09925–18011 (bearing
installer)
- Install the steering. Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
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.
...
Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).
Remove the ...
Other materials:
Rear turn signal light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the rear combination light. Refer to “rear combination light
removal and installation” .
Disconnect the lead wire coupler (1).
(Lh: white, rh: black)
&nb ...
Fuel pump inspection
Turn the ignition switch on and check that the fuel pump
operates for a few seconds.
If the fuel pump motor does not make operating sound, inspect the fuel pump
circuit connections or inspect the fuel pump relay and to sensor. Refer to “fuel
pump relay inspection” and “dtc “c23” (p1651 ...
Rear wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” .
Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly
(1) from the rear wheel.
Remove the wheel dampers (2).
Remove the dust seal.
Special tool
(a): 09913–50121 (oil s ...