Removal - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual

REMOVAL

• Remove the under cowlings. (
• Support the motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.
* Do not work by using side-stand.
* Do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust
pipes.
* Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely.
• Remove the front wheel. (
• Remove the front forks. (
• Remove the steering damper. (
• Remove the steering stem head nut  and washer .
• Remove the steering stem upper bracket .
NOTE:
* Place a rag under the steering stem upper bracket to prevent
scratching the fuel tank and under cowlings.
* It is not necessary to remove the ignition switch when replac-
ing only the steering stem lower bracket and bearings.
(Ignition switch removal:
• Remove the brake hose clamp bolt.
• Remove the steering stem lock-nut, washer and steering stem
nut with the special tools.
09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
• Draw out the steering stem lower bracket.
NOTE:
Hold the steering stem lower bracket by hand to prevent it from
falling.
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