Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 fork leg.
- Remove the front axle bolt (2).
- Raise the front wheel off the ground and support the motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.
| Caution do not carry out the work with the motorcycle resting on the side-stand. Do not support the motorcycle with the exhaust pipes. Make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. |
- Loosen two axle pinch bolts (3) on the left front fork leg.
- Draw out the front axle (4) and remove the front wheel.
- Remove the collar (5) (rh only).
| Note after removing the front wheel, fit the calipers temporarily to the original positions. |
Installation
- Install the collar (1) to the right side of the wheel.
 The directional
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- Insert the front axle from the left side and tighten the front axle bolt temporarily.
- Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m ( 3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
 After remounting
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- Hold the front axle with the special tool and tighten the front axle bolt (3) to the specified torque.
Special tool
(a): 09900–18740 (hexagon socket
(24
mm))
Tightening torque front axle bolt (b): 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbfft)
- Tighten two axle pinch bolts (4) on the right fork leg to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front axle pinch bolt (c): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Move the front forks up and down 4 or 5 times
- Tighten two axle pinch bolts (5) on the left front fork leg to the specified torque.
Tightening torque front axle pinch bolt (d): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
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 ...
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
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Other materials:
Steering / steering damper related parts
inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering stem
Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
Bearing
Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
&nbs ...
Engine oil and filter change
Change the engine oil and oil filter
at the scheduled times. The
engine should always be warm
when the oil is changed so the oil
will drain easily. The procedure is
as follows:
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the three screws of
the right fairing 1.
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Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .
Mechanical seal
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with
particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of
leakage.
Oil seal
Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with p ...