Suzuki GSX-R1000 Service Manual page 313

BEARING
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE to the bearings and bearing
races.
~ 99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (USA)
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A" (Others)
• Install the lower bearing to the steering stem lower bracket.
• Install the upper bearing and bearing inner race.
STEM NUT
• Install the dust seal.
• Tighten the steering stem nut to the specified torque with the
special tools.
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09940-14911: Steering stem nut wrench
09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
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Steering stem nut: 45 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 Ib-ft)
• Turn the steering stem lower bracket about five or six times to
the left and right so that the angular ball bearings will be
seated properly.
• Loosen the stem nut by 1/4 - 1/2 turn.
NOTE:
This adjustment will vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.
NOTE:
When installing the washer, align the stopper lug to the groove
of the steering stem.
• Install the steering stem lock-nut and tighten it to the specified
torque with the special tools.
'TULI 09940-14911 : Steering stem nut wrench
09940-14960: Steering stem nut wrench socket
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Steering stem lock-nut: 80 N·m (8.0 kgf-m, 58.0 Ib-ft)
CHASSIS 8-27