Steering Related Parts Inspection; Steering System Inspection; Steering Stem Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual

6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:

Steering Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Steering Removal and Installation: ".
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities.
• Distortion of the steering stem
• Bearing wear or damage
• Abnormal bearing noise
• Race wear or damage
• Rubber seat and damper bushing wear or damage
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones.

Steering System Inspection

Refer to "Steering System Inspection: in Section 0B".

Steering Stem Bearing Removal and Installation

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Removal
1) Remove the steering stem lower bracket. Refer to
"Steering Removal and Installation: ".
2) Remove the dust seal (1) and steering stem upper
bearing (2).
3) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
race using a chisel.
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4) Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using the special tools.
I649G1620031-01
Special tool
remover)
B649G16206017
installer)
1
(A): 09941–54911 (Bearing outer race
(B): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing
(B)
(A)
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2
I649G1620032-01
I649G1620033-01
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