Steering System Inspection; Steering Stem Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSF650A Service Manual

6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones. Refer to "Ignition Switch Removal and
Installation in Section 1H (Page 1H-7)".

Steering System Inspection

Refer to "Steering System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-21)".

Steering Stem Bearing Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Remove the dust seal and steering stem upper
bearing. Refer to "Steering Removal and Installation
(Page 6B-6)".
2) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
race using a chisel.
3) Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using the special tools.
Special tool
remover)
installer)
I717H1620030-01
Installation
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.
I717H1620031-01
Outer race
• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
B817H26206009 special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Steering race installer)
B817H26206010
I649G1620033-02
(A): 09941–54911 (Bearing outer race
(B): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing
(B)
(A)
(A)
I649G1620034-03
I649G1620035-03