Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual page 311

• Remove the right handlebar switch lead wires from the guide.
• Remove the steering stem upper bracket by removing its
head nut.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the ignition switch, only when
replacing the steering stem lower bracket and bearings.
(Ignition switch removal: c=T9-31)
• Remove the brake hose clamp bolt.
• Remove the steering damper. (c=Ta-23)
• Remove the steering stem lock-nut, washer and steering stem
nut with the special tools.
Irtot,
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
W,
steering stem upper bearing inner
race (2) and bearing @.
CHASSIS 8·25