Steering Related Parts Inspection; Steering System Inspection; Steering Stem Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki Intruder VZ1500 Service Manual

6B-7 Steering / Handlebar:
4) Temporary install the handlebars and tighten the
handlebar bolts (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Handlebar holder bolt (b): 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m,
32.5 lbf-ft)
Handlebars
• Install the handlebars. Refer to "Handlebars Removal
and Installation (Page 6B-1)".
Inspection after installation
• Check the steering tension. Refer to "Steering Tension
Adjustment (Page 6B-8)".

Steering Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-
4)".
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
• Distortion of the steering stem
• Bearing wear or damage
• Abnormal bearing noise
• Race wear or damage
• Bearing lower seal damage
• Rubber seat and damper bushing wear or damage
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones.
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(b)
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Steering System Inspection

Refer to "Steering System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-17)".

Steering Stem Bearing Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the steering stem lower bracket. Refer to
"Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-4)".
2) Remove the dust seal (1) and steering stem upper
bearing (2).
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3) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
race using a chisel.
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