Suzuki GSX-R750 Service Manual page 281

6-30 CHASSIS
• Remove the left and right handlebars by removing its set bolts.
• Remove the left and right handlebar switch lead wires from
the guide.
NOTE:
Place the rags under each handlebar to prevent scratching the
upper fairing and the air intake pipes.
• Remove the steering stem upper bracket by removing its head
nut.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the ignition switch, when only re-
placing the steering stem.
(Ignition switch removal:  7-38)
• Remove the brake hose clamp bolt.
• Remove the steering stem lock nut, the washer and the steer-
ing 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.
• Remove the dust seal 1, the steering stem upper bearing
inner race 2 and the bearing 3.