Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on the rear shock absorber.
- Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut (1).
- Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt and nut (2).
- Remove the rear shock absorber upward
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque rear shock absorber upper mounting nut (a): 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft) rear shock absorber lower mounting nut (b): 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Install the side frame covers and right side cowling.
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Rear suspension inspection
Refer to “rear suspension inspection” in section 0b .
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 mo ...
Rear shock absorber inspection
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Shock absorber
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and damage. If
any defect is foun ...
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Iap sensor removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Disconnect the coupler (1) and vacuum hose (2).
Remove the iap sensor (3) from the air cleaner box.
Installation
Install the iap sensor in the reverse ord ...
Fail-safe function table
Fi system is provided with fail-safe function to allow the engine to start
and the motorcycle to run in a minimum
performance necessary even under malfunction condition.
The engine can start and can run even if the signal in the table is not
received from each sensor. But, the engine
...
Combination meter removal and installation
Removal
Remove the combination meter mounting bolt (1).
Bushing
Disconnect the coupler (2) and remove the
combination meter assembly (3).
Installation
Install the combination meter in the reverse order of
removal.
Note
fix the boot of ...