Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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.
- Remove the rear wheel by disengaging the drive chain.
| Caution do not operate the rear brake pedal with the rear wheel removed. |
- Remove the collars (5) and (6).
Installation
- Install the collars (1) and (2).
- 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
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- Tighten both chain adjuster lock-nut (4) securely.
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
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Other materials:
Crankshaft journal bearing inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for
any damage.
Set the crankshaft onto the upper crank case.
Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft jour ...
Left handlebar
Clutch lever 1
The clutch lever is used for disengaging
the drive to the rear wheel
when starting the engine or shifting
the transmission gear.
Squeezing the lever disengages
the clutch.
Headlight flasher switch 2
Press the switch to light the headlight.
Dimmer switch 3
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Front suspension adjustment
After installing the front fork, adjust the spring pre-load
and two kinds of damping force as follows:
Adjust the
left and right front forks to the
same setting.
Spring pre-load adjustment
Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) counterclockwise
fully. From that position (softe ...