CHASSIS 8-37
REASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Reassemble and install the steering stem in the reverse order of
removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
OUTER RACE
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the special
tool.
09941-34513: Bearing installer
BEARING
• Press in the steering stem lower inner race using the special
tool.
09941-74911: Steering race installer
• Apply grease to the steering stem upper and lower bearings.
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
or equivalent
STEERING STEM
• Tighten the steering stem nut
1
to the specified torque (45
N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)) using the special tool.
09940-14911: Steering stem nut socket wrench
• Turn the steering stem bracket about five or six times to the
left and right so that the bearings seat properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut 1/4 – 1/2 turn
A
.
Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)
then turn back 1/4 – 1/2
• 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.
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