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:
Front wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove both brake calipers
from the front forks by removing
two mounting bolts 1 on
each calipers.
Note: never squeeze the front
brake lever with the caliper
removed. It is very difficult to force
the pads back into the caliper
asse ...
Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:
Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
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Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following
procedures:
remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/
camshaft assembl ...