Suzuki Burgman 400 - Service manual > Front Wheel Related Parts Inspection

Refer to "Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation ".

Inspect the following parts.

Tire

Refer to "Tire Inspection".

Front Brake Disc

Refer to "Front Brake Disc Inspection ".

Dust Seal

Inspect the dust seal lips for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the dust seal with the new ones. Refer to "Front Wheel Dust Seal / Bearing Removal and Installation".

Axle Shaft

Using a dial gauge, check the axle shaft for runout. If the runout exceeds the limit, replace the axle shaft.

Special tool
(A): 09900-20607 (Dial gauge (1/100 mm, 10 mm) )
(B): 09900-20701 (Magnetic stand)
(C): 09900-21304 (V-block (100 mm) )

Axle shaft runout
Service limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in)

Wheel

Make sure that the wheel runout checked as shown does not exceed the service limit. An excessive runout is usually due to worn or loosened wheel bearings and can be reduced by replacing the bearings. If bearing replacement fails to reduce the runout, replace the wheel.

Wheel runout
Service limit (Axial and Radial): 2.0 mm (0.08 in)

Wheel Bearing

Inspect the play of the wheel bearings by finger while they are in the wheel. Rotate the inner race by finger to inspect for abnormal noise and smooth rotation. Replace the bearing in the following procedures if there is anything unusual. Refer to "Front Wheel Dust Seal / Bearing Removal and Installation".

Front Wheel Dust Seal / Bearing Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to "Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation ".

2) Remove the dust seals (1) using the special tool (LH & RH).

Special tool (A): 09913-50121 (Oil seal remover)

3) Remove the bearings (2) using the special tool.

Special tool (B): 09921-20240 (Bearing remover set)

4) Remove the spacer (3).

Installation

! CAUTION The removed dust seals and bearings must be replaced with the new ones.

1) Apply grease to the wheel bearings.

: Grease 99000-25010 (SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A or equivalent)

2) First install the right wheel bearing, then install the spacer (1) and left wheel bearing.

Special tool (A): 09941-34513 (Steering race installer)

! CAUTION The sealed cover of the bearing must face outside.

1. Spacer
   1. Clearance

3) Install the dust seals using the special tool.

Special tool (B): 09913-70210 (Bearing installer set)

4) Apply grease to the lip of dust seals.

: Grease 99000-25010 (SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A or equivalent)

5) Install the front wheel assembly. Refer to "Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation".

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