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:
Specifications
Service data
Suspension
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front fork components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening ...
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown.
Warning
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resul ...
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas, as they can be
especially slippery. Use extra caution
at railway crossings and on
metal grating ...