5-18 CHASSIS
REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the steering stem in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
INNER RACE
• Press in the upper and lower inner races using the special
tool.
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09941-34513: Steering race installer
OUTER RACE
• Install the lower outer race using the special tool.
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09940-51410: Steering bearing installer
09913-70210: Bearing installer set
BEARING
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” to the upper and lower
bearings.
X
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
or equivalent
STEERING STEM
• Tighten the steering stem nut
1
at 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft).
• Turn the steering stem five or six times to the left and right.
• Loosen the steering stem nut 1/8 – 1/4 of a turn
A
.
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09940-14911: Steering nut socket wrench
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle. Make
sure that the steering stem turns smoothly and easily in both
directions.
• Install the front fork upper bracket.
• Tighten the front fork upper bolts to the specified torque.
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Front fork upper bracket bolt:
45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)