Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual

REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING

Reassemble and remount the steering stem in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
OUTER RACES
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the special
tool.
# 09941-34513: Steering outer race installer
09913-70210: Bearing installer set
BEARINGS
• Press in the dust seal and lower bearing using the special
tool.
# 09925-18011: Steering bearing installer
• Apply grease to the bearings and dust seal.
• Install the lower bearing to the steering stem lower bracket.
• Install the upper bearing, bearing inner race, dust seal and
dust cover onto the frame.
% 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (USA)
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (Others)
STEERING STEM
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque with the
special tools.
# 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
& Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• Turn the steering stem about five or six times to the left and
right so that the angular ball bearing will be seated properly.
• Loosen the steering stem nut by ¼ – ½ turn.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
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