Installation - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

16-24 FRONT FORK AND STEERING
• Remove the upper and lower outer races with the special
tools.
 09941-54911: Bearing outer race remover
09941-74911: Steering bearing installer
• Fit the upper and lower outer races with the special tools.
 09941-34513: Steering race installer
09924-84510: Bearing installer set

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to
the following points:
• Apply grease to the bearings.
 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A"
• Tighten the steering stem nut using the special tools.
 09940-14911: Steering nut wrench
09940-14960: Steering nut socket wrench
 Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lb-ft)
• Move the steering stem right and left several times to seat the
bearings.
• Turn back the steering stem nut by 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
• Fit the steering stem head nut and tighten it temporarily.
• Remount the front forks. (16-16)
(or equivalent grease)