6-28 CHASSIS
REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the steering stem in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
OUTER RACES
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the special tool.
\ 09941-34513: Steering outer race installer
BEARINGS
• Press in the lower bearing using the special tool.
\ 09941-74911: Steering bearing installer
• Apply grease to the bearings and bearing races.
• Install the lower bearing to the steering stem lower bracket.
• Install the upper bearing, bearing inner race and dust seal.
X 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER SREASE “A”
STEERING STEM
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque with the
steering stem nut wrench.
\ 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
" Steering stem nut: 45 N
.
m (4.5 kgf
.
m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• Turn the steering stem about five or six times to the left and
right so that the angular ball bearing will be seated properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut by ¼ – ½ turn.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.