Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 the rear shock absorber.
- Remove the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut (1).
- Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting bolt and nut (2).
- Remove the rear shock absorber upward
Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque rear shock absorber upper mounting nut (a): 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft) rear shock absorber lower mounting nut (b): 50 n·m (5.0 Kgf-m, 36.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the left muffler and muffler chamber heat guard no. 2. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Install the side frame covers and right side cowling.
Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
Rear suspension inspection
Refer to “rear suspension inspection” in section 0b .
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 mo ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Fuel pressure inspection
Keep away from fire or spark.
Spilled gasoline should be wiped off
immediately.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Inspect the fuel pressure in the following procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and
installati ...
Rear brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “rear brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the brake caliper piston surface for any
s ...
DTC “c28” (p1655): secondary throttle
valve actuator (stva) malfunction
Detected condition and possible cause
Detected condition
Possible cause
The operation voltage does not reach the stva.
Ecm does not receive communication signal from the
stva. Stva can not operate properly or its motor locked
Stva malfunction.
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