Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear suspension assembly construction

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Suzuki GSX-R. Rear suspension assembly construction

Rear shock absorber mounting bolt (upper)
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (lower)
Cushion rod mounting nut (front)
Cushion rod mounting nut (rear)
Cushion lever mounting nut
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm pivot boss nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot lock-nut
0.5 Mm (0.02 In)
1.5 Mm (0.06 In)
0 – 0.5 Mm (0 – 0.02 In)
50
N·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
98 N·m
(9.8 Kgf-m, 71.0 Lbf-ft)
115 N·m
(11.5 Kgf-m, 83.0 Lbf-ft)
100 N·m
(10.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lbf-ft)
65 N·m
(6.5 Kgf-m, 47.0 Lbf-ft)
15 N·m
(1.5 Kgf-m, 11.0 Lbf-ft)
90 N·m
(9.0 Kgf-m, 65.0 Lbf-ft)

Apply grease to the
bearing.

Rear suspension components

Rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber mounting nut Cushion rod Cushion rod mounting nut Cushion lever Cushion lever mounting nut Swingarm pivot lock-nut ...

Rear shock absorber removal and installation

Removal Remove the right side cowling and side frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on t ...

Other materials:

Starter motor inspection
Refer to “starter motor disassembly and assembly” . Carbon brush Inspect the carbon brushes for abnormal wear, cracks or smoothness in the brush holder. If either carbon brush is defective, replace the brush holder set with a new one. Measure the length “a” of the carbon brushes using a v ...

Rear brake pad inspection
The extent of brake pads wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “rear brake pad replacement” . Caution replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking performa ...

Battery charging
Initial charging filling electrolyte Note when filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the vehicle and must be put on the level ground. Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the battery filler holes “a”. Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte ...