Suzuki RM-Z250 - Installation (Steering)

FRONT FORK AND STEERING 18-23
INSTALLATION
Install the steering in the reverse order of steering removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
STEERING STEM
• Apply grease to the bearings.
 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
or equivalent
• Fit the steering stem lower bracket, upper bearing, upper dust
seal and washer.
• Tighten the steering stem nut 1 with the special tools. [45
N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft)]
 09940-14911: Steering stem nut socket wrench
09940-14960: Steering stem nut socket wrench
• Move the steering stem right and left several times to seat the
bearings.
• Turn back the steering stem nut by 1/4 – 1/2 turn.
 Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft) then
turn back 1/4 – 1/2
• Install the damper bushings, spacers and handlebar holders.
NOTE:
Make sure that the notch mark A on the handlebar holder faces
backward.
• Temporarily tighten the handlebar holder set nuts.
• Fit the steering stem upper bracket 2 and washer 3.
• Temporarily tighten the steering stem head nut 4.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the direction of the washer 3.