5-28 CHASSIS
STEEL BALLS
Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” to the steering races
when installing the upper and lower steel balls.
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
Steel balls
Upper : 25 pcs
Lower : 30 pcs
STEERING STEM
Tighten the steering stem nut 1, and then loosen it 1/8 – 1/4
of a turn.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle. Make
sure that the steering turns smoothly and easily; in both direc-
tions.
When installing the washer, align the tongue 2 of the washer
with the groove 3 of the steering stem shaft.
Tighten the steering stem locknut to the specified torque us-
ing the special tool.
Steering stem locknut: 30 N·m (3.0 kgf-m)
09910-60611: Universal clamp wrench
REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the steering stem and handlebar in
the reverse order of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to
the following points:
UPPER AND LOWER RACES
Press in the upper and lower races using the special tool.
09941-34513: Steering inner race installer
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