Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
- Remove the spacer (1).
- Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special tool.
Special tool
(a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing
installer)
Installation
| Caution the removed bearing must be replaced with a new one. |
- Press the bearing into the rear shock absorber at 0.5 Mm (0.02 In) depth “a” from the rear shock absorber side surface 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
(a): 09924–84521 (bearing installer
set)
|
- Apply grease to the bearing.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki super grease “a” or equivalent)
- Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Rear shock absorber inspection
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
Shock absorber
Inspect the rear shock absorber for damage and oil
leakage, and absorber bushing for wear and damage. If
any defect is foun ...
Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load ...
Other materials:
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
...
Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat
shield
: aluminum film side should face the engine side.
Fuel tank front cover
Fuel tank front bracket
Velcro fastenings
: clean the adhesive surface before adhering
the velcro fastenings.
Insert
to the bracket.
Apply
...
Know your limits
Always ride within the boundaries
of your own skills. Knowing these
limits and staying within them will
help you avoid accidents.
A major cause of accidents involving
only a motorcycle (and no
cars) is going too fast through a
turn. Before entering a turn, select
an appropriately low corne ...