Suzuki LS650 Savage - Front Suspension and Steering; Front Wheel

CHAPT ER NINE
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
This chapter describes procedures for the repair
and maintenance of the front wheel. front forks and
s le ering compone nt s.
Front suspension torque specifications are
covered in Table 1. Tables 1-3 are at the end of
this chapter.
FRONT WHEEL
Removal
I. Loosen the front axle pinch boh ( Figure 1) and
the fro
nt axle ( Figure 2) on the right-hand s id e.
2. Place wood block(s) under the engine and frame
to support the bike securely with the front wheel
o ff the ground.
3. Remove the front caliper assembly as described
under Front Brak~ Caliper Removal/Installation in
Chapter Eleven .
4.
Comp letely unscrew and withdraw the front
axle (Fig
ure 2) from the right-hand side.
5.
Pull the wheel down and forward to remove.
6. Remove the wh ee l. Don 't lose the spacers on
each side.
CAUTION
Do not set the wheel down on the disc
surface as it may
ge t sc rat ched or
warped.
Set Ih e sidewalls on 2 wood
blocks (Figure 3 ).