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:
Accessory use
The addition of unsuitable accessories
can lead to unsafe operating
conditions. It is not possible
for suzuki to test each accessory
on the market or combinations of
all the available accessories; however,
your dealer can assist you in
selecting quality accessories and
installing them correc ...
Balancer shaft journal bearing inspection
and selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any signs of fusion,
pitting, burn or flaws. If any, replace them with a
specified set of bearings.
Selection
Place the plastigauge axial ...
If a collision is imminent, do something
Many riders fear locking up their
brakes or haven't learned to
swerve to avoid an accident.
Many inexperienced riders (and
too many seasoned riders) use
only their rear brake in an emergency,
resulting in unnecessary
impacts in some cases and
unnecessarily high impact speeds
in other case ...