Suzuki GSX1300R Manual page 590

6B-7 Steering / Handlebar:
7) Remove the handlebars and handlebar holder. Refer
to "Handlebar Removal and Installation (Page 6B-3)"
and "Front Fork Removal and Installation in Section
2B (Page 2B-2)".
8) Remove the front forks. Refer to "Front Fork
Removal and Installation in Section 2B (Page 2B-2)".
9) Remove the brake hose clamp bolt (5).
10) Remove the steering stem head nut (6) and washer
(7).
11) Remove the steering stem upper bracket assembly
(8).
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12) It is not necessary to remove the ignition switch from
the upper bracket when serivicing the steering
system. Refer to "Ignition Switch Removal and
Installation in Section 1H (Page 1H-12)", if
necessary.
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13) Remove the steering stem lock-nut, washer and
steering stem nut with the special tools.
NOTE
When loosening the stem nuts, hold the
steering stem lower bracket to prevent it from
falling.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14911 (Steering stem nut
wrench)
(B): 09940–14960 (Steering nut wrench
socket)
14) Remove the steering stem lower bracket.
15) Remove the dust seal cover (10), dust seal (11),
upper bearing inner race (12) and bearing (13).
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(A)
(B)
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