Removal - Suzuki GSX-R1000K5 Service Manual

REMOVAL

• Remove the under cowling. (8-5 to -6)
• Support the motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.
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Do not work by using side stand. Do not support the
motorcycle with exhaust pipe. Make sure that the
motorcycle is supported securely.
• Remove the front wheel. (8-10)
• Remove the front forks. (8-18)
• Remove the steering damper. (8-29)
• Remove the steering stem head nut and washer.
• Remove the steering stem upper bracket.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the ignition switch, when replacing
only the steering stem lower bracket and bearings.
(Ignition switch removal: 9-38)
• Remove the brake hose clamp bolt.
• Remove the steering stem lock-nut, washer and steering stem
nut with the special tools.
 09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
• Draw out the steering stem lower bracket.
NOTE:
Hold the steering stem lower bracket by hand to prevent it from
falling.
CHASSIS 8-31