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:
Ect sensor inspection
Refer to “dtc “c15” (p0115-h/l): ect sensor circuit malfunction” in section
1a .
Inspect the ect sensor in the following procedures:
remove the ect sensor. Refer to “ect sensor removal and installation” .
Connect the ect sensor (1) to the circuit tester and
place it in the o ...
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing there of;
The removal or rendering inoperative
by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement,
of any device or element of
·design incorporated into any
new vehicle for the purpose of
noise ...
Balancer shaft disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Disassembly
Remove the balancer shaft. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Remove the washers, balancer gear and dampers
from the shaft.
Assembly
Assembly is in the re ...