Steering Damper; Construction; Removal; Inspection - Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual

STEERING DAMPER
CONSTRUCTION
CHASSIS 8·23
G) Steering damper
~
Dust seal
®
Damper rod bolt
@ Damper rod nut
~
ITEM N·m kgf-m Ib-ft
®
23
2.3
16.5
@
23
2.3 16.5
REMOVAL
• Remove the body cowling cover and lower bracket cover.
(CT'8-3)
• Remove the nut G) by holding the nut (2).
• Remove the bolt @ and remove the steering damper.
INSPECTION
Inspect the steering damper body, bearing and oil seal for dam-
age and oil leaking.
Move the steering damper rod by hand to inspect for a smooth
movement.
If any defects are found, replace the steering damper with a new
one.
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CAUTION
I
I
Do not remove the bolt
®.
REMOUNTING
• Install the steering damper and tighten the bolt and nut.
~
Steering damper bolt and nut: 23 N·m
(2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 Ib-ft)
• Apply. SUZUKI SUPER GREASE to the bearings and dust
seals.
~ 99000·25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (USA)
99000·25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (Others)
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