Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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.
Bearing
- Bearing wear or damage
- abnormal bearing noise
- race wear or damage
- bearing lower seal damage
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 . |
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:
Cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner
removal and installation
Removal
Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the cam chain guide no. 2 (1).
Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly”
and “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Remove the starter clutch. Refer to “s ...
Specifications
Service data
Fi sensors
Tightening torque specifications
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torque list” in section 0c . ...
Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load,
turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or
counterclockwise. Turning the
adjuster clockwise will increase
the spring pre-load. Turning the
adjuster counterclockwise will
decrease the spring pre-load.
There are five grooved lines on
the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...