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
Refer to “drive chain related parts inspection” in section 3a .
Sprocket
Refer to “drive chain related components” in section 3a .
Dust seal
Inspect the dust seal lip for wear or damage. If any defects is found, replace the dust seal with a new one.
Refer to “rear 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.
Wheel axle runout service limit: 0.25 Mm (0.010 In)
Special tool
(a): 09900–20607 (dial gauge)
(b): 09900–20701 (dial gauge
chuck)
(c): 09900–21304 (v blocks)

Wheel
Wheel rim runout service limit (axial and radial): 2.0 Mm (0.08 In)

Bearing
Inspect the play of the wheel bearings by hand while they are in the wheel. Rotate the inner race by hand to inspect for abnormal noise and smooth rotation. Replace the bearing if there is anything unusual. Refer to “rear wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installation” .

Rear wheel assembly removal and installation
Rear wheel dust seal / bearing removal and installationVehicle side view
Note
difference between illustrations and actual
motorcycles may exist depending on the
markets.
Suzuki gsx-r1000 (2009-model)
Right side
Left side ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front wheel components” “front wheel assembly construction” “rear
wheel components” “rear wheel assembly construction”
Special tool
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Starter torque limiter removal and
installation
Removal
Remove the clutch assembly. Refer to “clutch removal” in section 5c .
Remove the washer (1), starter idle gear no. 1 (2)
And starter torque limiter (3).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following point:
apply ...