Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the dust seal with a new one.
Refer to “front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation” .
Wheel axle
Using a dial gauge, check the wheel axle for runout. If the runout exceeds the limit, replace the axle shaft.
Special tool (a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge) (b): 09900–20701 (dial gauge chuck) (c): 09900–21304 (v blocks)
Wheel axle runout service limit: 0.25 Mm (0.010 In)
Wheel
- Remove the brake pads. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” in section 4b .
- Make sure that the wheel runout checked as shown in the figure 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 rim runout service limit (axial and radial): 2.0 Mm (0.08 In)
- Install the brake pads. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” in section 4b .
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 if there is anything unusual. Refer to “front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation” .
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 ...
Front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal
and installation” .
Remove the dust seals using the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09913–50121 (oil ...
Other materials:
Body frame construction
Frame
Seat rail
Seat rail bolt
Collar
Engine mounting thrust adjuster
Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
Engine mounting pinch bolt
50 N·m (5.0 Kgf-m,
36.0 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m
(4.5 Kgf-m, 32. ...
Pair system inspection
Inspect pair system
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months)
Inspect the pair (air supply) system periodically. Refer to “pair system
inspection” in section 1b .
Throttle valve synchronization
Inspect throttle valve synchronization
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) (e-33 only)
and ...
Precautions
Precautions for driveline / axle
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Never inspect or
adjust the drive chain while the engine is running.
Caution
do not use trichloroethylene, gasoline or such similar
solvent. These fluids will d ...