Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear suspension assembly construction

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Suzuki GSX-R. 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 mounting nut
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm pivot boss nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot lock-nut
0.5 Mm (0.02 In)
1.5 Mm (0.06 In)
0 – 0.5 Mm (0 – 0.02 In)
50
N·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
98 N·m
(9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)
115 N·m
(11.5 Kgf-m, 83.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
65 N·m
(6.5 Kgf-m, 47.0 Lbf-ft)
15 N·m
(1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft)
90 N·m
(9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)

Apply grease to the
bearing.

Rear suspension components

Rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber mounting nut Cushion rod Cushion rod mounting nut Cushion lever Cushion lever mounting nut Swingarm pivot lock-nut ...

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 t ...

Other materials:

Clutch cable removal and installation
Removal Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever. Refer to “handlebar removal and installation” in section 6b . Remove the clutch cable as shown in the throttle cable ro ...

Exhaust control valve inspection
Inspect exhaust control valve initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter Inspect exhaust control valve as follows: remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Check t ...

Drive chain related components
Drive chain Engine sprocket Rear sprocket Dust seal Bearing Retainer Sprocket mounting drum Wheel damper 145 N·m (14.5 Kgf-m, 105.0 Lbf-ft) 60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m, 43.0 Lbf-ft) Apply grease Apply thread lock to thread p ...