Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the brake calipers, left and right.
| Caution do not operate the brake lever with the caliper removed. |
- Loosen two axle pinch bolts (1) on the right front fork leg.
- Remove the front axle bolt (2).
- Raise the front wheel off the ground and support the motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.
| Caution do not carry out the work with the motorcycle resting on the side-stand. Do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes. Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. |
- Loosen two axle pinch bolts (3) on the left front fork leg.
- Draw out the front axle (4) and remove the front wheel.
- Remove the collar (5) (rh only).
| Note after removing the front wheel, fit the calipers temporarily to the original positions. |
Installation
- Install the collar (1) to the right side of the wheel.
 The directional
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- Insert the front axle from the left side and tighten the front axle bolt temporarily.
- Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m ( 3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
 After remounting
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- Hold the front axle with the special tool and tighten the front axle bolt (3) to the specified torque.
Special tool
(a): 09900–18740 (hexagon socket
(24
mm))
Tightening torque front axle bolt (b): 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbfft)
- Tighten two axle pinch bolts (4) on the right fork leg to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front axle pinch bolt (c): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Move the front forks up and down 4 or 5 times
- Tighten two axle pinch bolts (5) on the left front fork leg to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front axle pinch bolt (d): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
Front wheel assembly construction
Brake disc bolt
Brake caliper mounting bolt
Front axle bolt
Front axle pinch bolt
Clearance
18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m,
13.0 Lbf-ft)
39 N·m
(3.9 Kgf-m ...
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
...
Other materials:
Precautions
Precautions for maintenance
The “periodic maintenance schedule chart” lists the recommended intervals for
all the required periodic service work
necessary to keep the motorcycle operating at peak performance and economy.
Maintenance intervals are expressed
in terms of kilometers, miles and mo ...
Water hose removal and installation
Removal
Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in se ...
Electrical parts connector / coupler
Faulty fi system is often related to poor electrical
contact of connector/coupler. Before servicing
individual electronic part, check electrical contact of
the connector/coupler.
When connecting a connector, be sure to push it in
until a click is felt.
With a lock type coupler ...