Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
- Remove the swingarm pivot boss nut (1).
| Note remove the swingarm pivot boss only when replacing it. |
- Remove the swingarm pivot boss (2) by removing its set screws.
Installation
Install the swingarm pivot boss in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- install the swingarm pivot boss (1).
- Tighten the swingarm boss nut (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque swingarm pivot boss nut (a): 65 n·m (6.5 Kgf-m, 47.0 Lbf-ft)
Swingarm removal and installation
Removal
Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
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Swingarm related parts inspection
Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” (page 2c-
9).
Spacers
Remove the collar and spacer from the swingarm.
Inspect the collars and spacer for wear and damage.
If any defects ...
Other materials:
Inspection after cleaning
For extended life of your motorcycle,
lubricate according to "general
lubrication" section .
Warning
Wet brakes can cause poor
braking performance and may
lead to an accident.
Avoid a possible accident by
expecting longer stopping distances
after washing your
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General description
Engine coolant description
Caution
use a high quality ethylene glycol base
anti-freeze, mixed with distilled water. Do
not mix an alcohol base anti-freeze and
different brands of anti-freeze.
Do not put in more than 60% anti-freeze or
less than 50%. (Refer ...
Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adjustment
If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the pr ...