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:
Cushion rod removal and installation
Removal
Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior
parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the cushion rod.
Remove the muffler chamber. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber /
exhaust ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Special tool
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Cylinder head disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Caution
identify the position of each removed part.
Organize the parts in their respective groups
(i.E., Intake, exhaust, no. 1 Or no. 2) So that
they can be installed in their original
locations ...