Installation - Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual

INSTALLATION

Install the steering in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
STEERING STEM
• Apply grease to the bearings.
( 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A"
• Fit the steering stem lower bracket, upper bearing and steer-
ing stem nut.
• Tighten the steering stem nut with the special tools.
" 09940-14911: Steering nut socket wrench
09940-14960: Attachment
& 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 – 1/2 turn.
• Set the notch A on the handlebar holder backward.
• Install the steering stem upper bracket and washer.
• Install the steering stem head nut temporarily.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the direction of the washer.
or equivalent
FRONT FORK AND STEERING
1/4 – 1/2
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