Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Suspension / Wheels and tires / Repair instructions / Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Removal

Loosen the axle nut (1).
Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.

Caution

make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely.

Remove the axle nut (1).
Loosen the left and right lock-nuts (2) and turn in the adjuster bolts (3).
Draw out the rear axle.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Remove the rear wheel by disengaging the drive chain.

Caution

do not operate the rear brake pedal with the rear wheel removed.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Remove the collars (5) and (6).

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Installation

Install the collars (1) and (2).

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Remount the rear wheel and rear axle, tighten the rear axle nut (3) temporarily.
Adjust the chain slack after installing the rear wheel.
Refer to “drive chain inspection and adjustment” in section 0b .
Tighten the rear axle nut (3) to the specified torque.

Tightening torque rear axle nut (a): 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbfft)

After remounting
the rear wheel, pump the brake pedal several times to check for proper brake operation.

Tighten both chain adjuster lock-nut (4) securely.

Suzuki GSX-R. Rear wheel assembly removal and installation

Rear wheel assembly construction

Rear sprocket nut Rear axle nut Brake disc bolt Clearance 60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft) 100 N·m (10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft) 35 N·m (3.5 Kg ...

Rear wheel related parts inspection

Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” . Tire Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b . Rear brake disc Refer to “rear brake disc inspection” in section 4c . Wheel damper ...

Other materials:

Specifications
Service data Drive train unit: mm (in) except ratio Tightening torque specifications Note the specified tightening torque is described in the following. “Drive chain related components” Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section ...

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 found, replace the rear shock absorber with a new one. Caution do not attempt to disassemble ...

Steering components
Steering stem head nut Steering stem upper bracket Steering stem lock-nut Washer Steering stem nut Dust seal cover Dust seal Steering stem upper bearing Steering stem lower bearing Lower seal Steering stem lower bracket Steering stem lo ...