Suzuki RM-Z450 - Installation

FRONT FORK AND STEERING 18-22
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 and upper
dust seal.
• Tighten the steering stem nut with the special tools.
" 09940-14911: Steering nut socket wrench
09940-14960: Steering nut wrench socket
& Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• 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.
• Install the damper bushings, spacers and handlebar holders.
NOTE:
Make sure that the notch make

A on the handlebar holder faces
backward.
• Temporarily tighten the handlebar holder set nuts.
• Fit the steering stem upper bracket and washer.
• Temporarily tighten the steering stem head nut.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the direction of the washer.
1/4 – 1/2