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:
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap by turning it a
quarter turn to allow pr ...
Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Note
when inspection and adjusting the clutch
lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the
clutch onto the countershaft.
Inspect and adjust the clutch lifter pin in the following
procedures:
assemble the ...
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perfo ...