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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Steering stem bearing removal and installation

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Steering / Steering / handlebar / Repair instructions / Steering stem bearing removal and installation

Removal

  1. Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket. Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
  2.  Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race using a chisel.

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering stem bearing removal and installation


  1. Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing races using the steel rod.

Suzuki GSX-R. Steering stem bearing removal and installation


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

Special tool (a): 09941–34513 (bearing
installer) (b): 09913–70210 (bearing
installing set (10 – 75 Ô))

Suzuki GSX-R. Outer race


Inner race

Special tool (a): 09925–18011 (bearing
installer)

Suzuki GSX-R. Inner race


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:

Steering components
Steering stem head nut Steering stem upper bracket Steering stem lock-nut Washer Steering stem nut Dust seal cover Dust seal Steering stem upper bearing Steering stem lower bearing Lower seal Steering stem lower bracket Steering stem lo ...

Starting the engine
Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter interlock system for the ignition and starter circuit. The engine can only be started if:   ...

Specifications
Service data Suspension unit: mm (in) Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Front fork components” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “tightening ...

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