Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
- Remove the swingarm pivot boss nut (1).
| Note remove the swingarm pivot boss only when replacing it. |
- Remove the swingarm pivot boss (2) by removing its set screws.
Installation
Install the swingarm pivot boss in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- install the swingarm pivot boss (1).
- Tighten the swingarm boss nut (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque swingarm pivot boss nut (a): 65 n·m (6.5 Kgf-m, 47.0 Lbf-ft)
Swingarm removal and installation
Removal
Cut the drive chain. Refer to “drive chain replacement” in section 3a .
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
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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 ...
Other materials:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Handlebar components” “steering components” “steering
damper construction”
Special tool
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Drive chain cleaning and
oiling
Clean and oil the chain as follows:
Wash the chain with kerosene.
Kerosene will lubricate and
clean the chain.
Warning
Kerosene can be hazardous .
Kerosene is flammable. Children
or pets may be harmed
from contact with kerosene.
Keep flames and smoking
mater ...
Fuel line inspection
Inspect fuel line
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Inspect the fuel line in the following procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Inspect the fuel feed hose (1) for damage and fuel
leakage. ...