Steering Inspection; Steering Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual

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CHASSIS 7-24
• Install a proper bolt onto the steering stem head.
• Remove the steering stem lower bearing by using the special
tool.
CAUTION:
The removed bearing should be replaced with new one.
09941-84510: Bearing remover
• Drive out the steering stem bearing races, upper and lower
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by using a proper drift.
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INSPECTION
Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities.
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Handlebar distortion
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Race wear and brinelling
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Bearing wear or damage
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Abnormal noise of bearing
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Distortion of steering stem
Inspect the play of steering dampers by hand while it is in the
steering stem upper bracket. If play can be found, replace the
dampers.
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 by using the special
tool.
09941-34513: Steering outer race installer
BEARING
• Press in the lower bearing by using the special tool.
09941-74910: Steering bearing installer