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.
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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:
Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 -
15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at
the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch
cable play according to the following
procedure:
Minor adjustment
Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1
to provide the specified play.
Major adjustment
Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...
Ignition coil and spark plug removal and
installation
Removal
The hot
engine can burn you.
Wait until the engine is cool enough to touch.
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the lead wire couplers (1).
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Corrosion prevention
It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important information about
corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
Accumulation of road salt, dirt,
moisture, or chemicals in hardto-
reach areas.
Chipping ...