Inspection And Disassembly; Reassembly And Remounting - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY

Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities.
* Handlebars distortion
* Race wear and brinelling
* Bearing wear or damage
* Abnormal noise of bearing
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts with
the new ones.
• Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race with a
chisel.
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The removed bearing outer race must be replaced with
a new one.
• Drive out the steering stem bearing outer races (upper and
lower) using the steel rod.
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The removed bearing outer race must be replaced with
a new one.

REASSEMBLY AND REMOUNTING

Reassemble and remount the steering stem in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
OUTER RACE
• Press in the upper and lower bearing outer races with the
special tools.
 09941-34513: Steering outer race installer set
INNER RACE
• Press in the lower bearing inner race with the special tool.
 09941-74911: Steering bearing installer
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