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:
Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam
plate removal and installation” .
Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1).
Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special
tools.
Special tool
(a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover
(12
mm))
...
Location of labels
Read and follow all of the warnings
labeled on your motorcycle.
Make sure you understand all of
the labels. Keep the labels on
your motorcycle. Do not remove
them for any reason.
1
Warning
Keep windshield clean at all times.
Clean only with a soh cloth and warm
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Oil pan / oil pressure regulator / oil strainer
removal and installation
Note
the oil pan/oil strainer/oil pressure regulator
cannot be serviced with the engine installed
in the frame.
Removal
Remove the engine assembly from the frame. Refer to “engine assembly
removal” in section 1d .
Remove the plate (1).
Remove the oil pan ...