Steering Removal; Steering Inspection; Steering Bearing Replacement - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

15·12
FRONT FORK AND STEERING
STEERING
Steering Removal
• Remove the front wheeL(
0'"
13· 2)
• Remove the caliper. (
0 '
14-5)
• Remove the front fender .
• Remove the front number plate.
• Remove the handlebar clamp bolts and remove the han-
dlebar.
• Remove the front fork . ( cr15-2)
• Remove the steering stem head nut.
• Remove the upper bracket.
• Remove the steering nut with the specia l tool.
09940- 14960 Steering nut socket wrench
• Remove the lower bracket.
Steering Inspection
• Inspect the bearing races for wear.
• Inspect the needle bearings for wear.
• Inspect the steering stem for distortion.
Steering Bearing Replacement
NOTE: Replac e the outer race and bearing as set.
• Remove the upper and lower oute r races w ith the spe-
cial tools .
09941 -54911
09941 -74910
Steering race remover
Steering bearing installer
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