Steering System Inspection; Steering Stem Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual

If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones.

Steering System Inspection

Refer to "Steering System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-22)".

Steering Stem Bearing Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the steering stem lower bracket. Refer to
"Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-5)".
2) Remove the dust seal (1) and steering stem upper
bearing (2).
1
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.
Special tool
remover)
installer)
I822H1620023-01
B822H16206008
Installation
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Install the steering stem bearings in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
CAUTION
!
The removed bearings and races should be
replaced with new ones.
Outer race
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
2
special tool.
Special tool
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Steering / Handlebar:
(A): 09941–54911 (Bearing outer race
(B): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing
(B)
(A)
(A): 09941–34513 (Steering race installer)
(A)
6B-8
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