Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any defects are found, replace the dust seal with a new one.
Refer to “front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation” .
Wheel axle
Using a dial gauge, check the wheel axle for runout. If the runout exceeds the limit, replace the axle shaft.
Special tool (a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge) (b): 09900–20701 (dial gauge chuck) (c): 09900–21304 (v blocks)
Wheel axle runout service limit: 0.25 Mm (0.010 In)
Wheel
- Remove the brake pads. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” in section 4b .
- Make sure that the wheel runout checked as shown in the figure does not exceed the service limit. An excessive runout is usually due to worn or loosened wheel bearings and can be reduced by replacing the bearings. If bearing replacement fails to reduce the runout, replace the wheel.
Wheel rim runout service limit (axial and radial): 2.0 Mm (0.08 In)
- Install the brake pads. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” in section 4b .
Wheel bearing
Inspect the play of the wheel bearings by finger while they are in the wheel. Rotate the inner race by finger to inspect for abnormal noise and smooth rotation. Replace the bearing if there is anything unusual. Refer to “front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation” .
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 ...
Front wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal
and installation” .
Remove the dust seals using the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09913–50121 (oil ...
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
...
Tampering with noise control system prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following
acts or the causing there of;
The removal or rendering inoperative
by any person other
than for purposes of maintenance,
repair, or replacement,
of any device or element of
·design incorporated into any
new vehicle for the purpose of
noise ...
Excv cable removal and installation
Removal
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Connect the special tool (mo ...