8-26 CHASSIS
REASSEMBLY
Reassemble the steering in the reverse order of disassembly.
Pay attention to the following points:
OUTER RACE
• Press in the new upper and lower bearing outer races using
the special tool.
09941-34513: Bearing installer
INNER RACE
• Apply grease to the new lower seal
1
.
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
or equivalent
• Press in the new lower bearing inner race using the special
tool.
09925-18011: Bearing installer
INSTALLATION
Install the steering in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention
to the following points:
BEARING
• Apply grease to the bearings and dust seal.
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
or equivalent
STEM NUT
• Tighten the steering stem nut
1
to the specified torque (23
N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft) using the special tool.
09940-14911: Steering stem nut socket wrench
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to
the left and right so that the angular ball bearings will be
seated properly.
• Loosen the stem nut by 0 – 1/4 turn.
Steering stem nut: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
then turn counterclockwise 0 – 1/4
• In this condition, check that the steering stem can turn
smoothly with no rattle and stiffness.
• If there is a rattle or heavy movement, adjust the tightness by
the stem nut.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
0 – 1/4 turn
