Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear wheel assembly removal and installation
Removal
- Loosen the axle nut (1).
- Raise the rear wheel off the ground and support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
| Caution make sure that the motorcycle is supported securely. |
- Remove the axle nut (1).
- Loosen the left and right lock-nuts (2) and turn in the adjuster bolts (3).
- Draw out the rear axle.
- Remove the rear wheel by disengaging the drive chain.
| Caution do not operate the rear brake pedal with the rear wheel removed. |
- Remove the collars (5) and (6).
Installation
- Install the collars (1) and (2).
- Remount the rear wheel and rear axle, tighten the rear axle nut (3) temporarily.
- Adjust the chain slack after installing the rear wheel.
Refer to “drive chain inspection and adjustment” in section 0b .
- Tighten the rear axle nut (3) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque rear axle nut (a): 100 n·m (10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbfft)
 After remounting
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- Tighten both chain adjuster lock-nut (4) securely.
Rear wheel assembly construction
Rear sprocket nut
Rear axle nut
Brake disc bolt
Clearance
60 N·m (6.0 Kgf-m,
43.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10 kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
35 N·m
(3.5 Kg ...
Rear wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Rear brake disc
Refer to “rear brake disc inspection” in section 4c .
Wheel damper
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Other materials:
Carrying a passenger
Carrying a passenger, when done
correctly, is a great way to share
the joy of motorcycling. You will
have to alter your riding style
somewhat since the extra weight
of a passenger will affect handling
and braking. You may also need
to adjust tire pressures and suspension;
please refer to the ...
Engine components removable with the
engine in place
Engine components which can be removed while the engine is installed on the
frame are as follows. For the installing
and removing procedures, refer to respective paragraphs describing each
component.
Center of engine
Item
Removal
Inspection
Installation
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Oil jet inspection
Refer to “oil jet removal and installation” .
Oil jet
Make sure that the oil jets are not clogged. If they are
clogged, clean their oil passage using a wire of the
proper size and compressed air.
Piston cooling jet
Oil jet (for transmission)
Oil jet (for cam chain te ...