Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cushion rod bearing removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
- Remove the cushion rod bearing with the special tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Installation
| Caution the removed bearings must be replaced with new ones. |
- Press the bearings into the cushion rod at 0.5 Mm (0.02 In) depth “a” from the cushion rod side surface with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
| Note when installing the bearing, apply a small quantity of the grease to housing. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
Special tool
(a): 09924–84521 (bearing
installer set)
|
- Apply grease to the bearings.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
- Install the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod bearing removal and installation” .
Cushion rod inspection
Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
Collar and spacer
Remove the collar and spacer from the cushion rod.
Inspect the collar and spacer for any flaws or other
damage. If an ...
Swingarm removal and installation
Removal
Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
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Other materials:
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas, as they can be
especially slippery. Use extra caution
at railway crossings and on
metal grating ...
Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection
and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Selection
Place the plastigauge axial ...
Specifications
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Body frame construction” “front footrest bracket construction”
“side-stand construction”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this ...