Steering Related Parts Inspection; Steering System Inspection; Steering Stem Bearing Removal And Installation - Suzuki SFV650 Service Manual

Steering Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Steering Removal and Installation (Page 6B-
5)".
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities.
• Distortion of the steering stem
• Bearing wear or damage
• Abnormal bearing noise
• Race wear or damage
• Bearing lower seal damage
• Rubber dust seal wear or damage
If any abnormal points are found, replace defective parts
with new ones. Refer to "Ignition Switch Removal and
Installation in Section 1H (Page 1H-9)".

Steering System Inspection

Refer to "Steering System Inspection in Section 0B
(Page 0B-18)".

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-5)".
2) Remove the steering stem lower bearing and inner
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race using a chisel.
3) Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using the special tools.
Special tool
remover)
installer)
I944H1620020-01
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.
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Outer race
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• Press in the upper and lower outer races using the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09941–34513 (Steering race installer)
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Steering / Handlebar:
(A): 09941–54911 (Bearing outer race
(B): 09941–74911 (Steering bearing
(B)
(A)
(A)
6B-8
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