Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
- Remove the spacer (1).
- Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing
installer)
Installation
| Caution the removed bearing must be replaced with a new one. |
- Press the bearing into the rear shock absorber at 0.5 Mm (0.02 In) depth “a” from the rear shock absorber side surface with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
| Note apply a small quantity of the grease to housing when installing the bearing. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
Special tool
(a): 09924–84521 (bearing installer
set)
|
- Apply grease to the bearing.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki super grease “a” or equivalent)
- Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Rear shock absorber inspection
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Shock absorber
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and damage. If
any defect is foun ...
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the
left frame cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key
into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firm ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front brake components”
Special tool
...