Suzuki GSF650A - Steering Removal and Installation

Steering / Handlebar: 6B-6
Steering Removal and Installation
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Removal (GSF650)
1) Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “Front
Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation (GSF650/
S/U/SUK7) in Section 2D (Page 2D-4)”.
2) Remove the front forks. Refer to “Front Fork
Removal and Installation in Section 2B (Page 2B-2)”.
3) Remove the headlight. Refer to “Headlight Removal
and Installation (GSF650/S/A/SAK7) in Section 9B
(Page 9B-2)”.
4) Disconnect the couplers.
5) Remove the headlight housing (1).
6) Remove the headlight housing brackets (2).
7) Remove the brake hose clamp (3).
8) Remove the combination meter unit (4).
9) Demount the handlebars and steering upper bracket.
Refer to “Ignition Switch Removal and Installation in
Section 1H (Page 1H-7)”.
NOTE
If necessary, remove the ignition switch from
the upper bracket. Refer to “Ignition Switch
Removal and Installation in Section 1H
(Page 1H-7)”.
10) Remove the steering stem nut using the special tool.
NOTE
When loosening the stem nuts, hold the
steering stem lower bracket to prevent it from
falling.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut
wrench)
11) Remove the steering stem lower bracket.
12) Remove the dust seal (5) and steering stem upper
bearing (6).
Removal (GSF650S)
1) Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “Front
Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation (GSF650/
S/U/SUK7) in Section 2D (Page 2D-4)”.
2) Remove the front forks. Refer to “Front Fork
Removal and Installation in Section 2B (Page 2B-2)”.
3) Remove the brake hose clamp (1).
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