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:
Rear suspension assembly construction
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt (upper)
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower)
Cushion rod mounting nut (front)
Cushion rod mounting nut (rear)
Cushion lever mounting nut
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm pivot boss nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm ...
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 ...
Engine sprocket removal and installation
Removal
Remove the gearshift link arm (1) from the gearshift
shaft.
Note
mark the gearshift shaft head at which the
gearshift link arm slit set for correct
reinstallation.
Remove the speed sensor (2).
Remove the engine sprocket cover (3).
Support the ...