Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Swingarm bearing removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
- Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the special tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
- Remove the center spacer (2).
- Remove the cushion lever bearing (3) using the special tool.
Special tool
(a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Installation
| Caution the removed bearings must be replaced with new ones. |
- Install the center spacer.
- Press the pivot bearings into the swingarm pivot to the depth “a” of 0 – 0.5 Mm (0 – 0.02 In) from the edge with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
| Note when installing the bearing, stamped mark on the bearing must face outside and apply a small quantity of the grease to housing. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
Special tool
(a): 09941–34513 (bearing
installer)
|
- Press the cushion lever bearing into the swingarm to the depth “b” of 1.5 Mm (0.06 In) from the edge with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
| Note apply a small quantity of the grease to housing when installing the bearing. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
Special tool
(b): 09924–84521 (bearing
installer set)
|
- Apply grease to the bearings.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
- Install the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
Swingarm related parts inspection
Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” (page 2c-
9).
Spacers
Remove the collar and spacer from the swingarm.
Inspect the collars and spacer for wear and damage.
If any defects ...
Specifications
Service data
Suspension
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear suspension components” ...
Other materials:
Front brake pad replacement
Loosen the pad mounting pins (1).
Remove the brake caliper by removing the caliper
mounting bolts (2).
Remove the pad mounting pins (1), brake pads and
spring.
Caution
do not operate the brake lever while the pads
are removed.
Note
when ...
Cylinder head cover disassembly and
assembly
Disassembly
Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Remove the gaskets (1) and (2).
Remove the pair control solenoid valve (3) along
with the pair reed valve covers (4).
Remove the pair reed valves (5) and cmp sensor
(6).
As ...
Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:
Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
...