Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Front wheel assembly construction

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Suzuki GSX-R. Front wheel assembly construction

Brake disc bolt
Brake caliper mounting bolt
Front axle bolt
Front axle pinch bolt
Clearance
18 N·m (1.8 Kgf-m,
13.0 Lbf-ft)
39 N·m
(3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
23 N·m
(2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)

Apply grease.

Apply thread lock to the
thread part.

Front wheel components

Front axle Brake disc bolt Brake disc Dust seal Bearing Spacer Air valve Front wheel Wheel balancer Front tire Collar Front axle bolt ...

Front wheel assembly removal and installation

Removal Remove the brake calipers, left and right. Caution do not operate the brake lever with the caliper removed. Loosen two axle pinch bolts (1) on the right front ...

Other materials:

Brake pad
Front Rear Inspect the front and rear brake pads to see if they are worn down to the grooved wear limit line 1. If a pad is worn to the grooved wear limit line, it must be replaced with a new one. After replacing either the front or rear brake pads, the brake lever or pedal must be ...

Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only. Water for mixing Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator. Anti-freeze / engine coolant The engine coolant perfo ...

Steering damper maintenance
Keep the steering damper shaft 1 clean at all times. Wipe off any oil residue with a cloth. Do not confuse the grease-like residue on the steering damper's shaft with an oil leak. Collection of this residue is normal and is from oil seal lubricant used in the damper. Yo ...