6B-7 Steering / Handlebar:
Installation
Install the steering in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
Bearing
• Apply grease to the bearings, races and dust seals
before remounting the steering stem.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE A or equivalent)
Steering stem nut
• Tighten the steering stem nut (1) to the specified
torque using the special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut wrench)
Tightening torque
Steering stem nut (a): 45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-
ft) then turn back 1/2 – 1/4
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six
times to the left and right so that the angular ball
bearings seat properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut 1/4 – 1/2 turn “a”.
NOTE
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to
motorcycle.
Steering stem upper bracket
Install the front forks and steering stem upper bracket in
the following steps:
1) Temporarily install the upper bracket, washer and
steering stem head nut (1).
2) Temporarily install the front forks.
3) Tighten the steering stem head nut (1).
Tightening torque
Steering stem head nut (a): 90 N·m (9.0 kgf-m,
65.0 lbf-ft)
4) Tighten the front fork upper and lower clamp bolts.
Refer to “Front Fork Removal and Installation in
Section 2B (Page 2B-2)”.
Inspection After Installation
• Check the steering tension. Refer to “Steering Tension
Adjustment (Page 6B-9)”.
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