Suzuki GSX-R1000. Service Manual - part 29

2C-11 Rear Suspension: 

• Adjust swingarm pivot thrust clearance in the following 

procedures:

– Insert the swingarm pivot shaft (2) and tighten it to 

the specified torque with the special tool.

Special tool

(A):  09944–28321 (Hexagon socket (19 

mm))

Tightening torque
Swingarm pivot shaft (a):  15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 
11.0 lbf-ft)

– Hold the swingarm pivot shaft with the special tool 

and tighten the swingarm pivot nut (3) to the 
specified torque.

Special tool

(A):  09944–28321 (Hexagon socket (19 

mm))

Tightening torque
Swingarm pivot nut (b):  100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 
72.5 lbf-ft)

– Tighten the swingarm pivot lock-nut (4) to the 

specified torque with the special tool.

Special tool

(B):  09940–14940 (Swingarm pivot thrust 

adjuster wrench)

Tightening torque
Swingarm pivot lock-nut (c):  90 N·m (9.0 kgf-
m, 65.0 lbf-ft)

• Tighten the cushion lever, cushion rod and rear shock 

absorber mounting bolts and nuts to the specified 
torque.

Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut (d):  50 
N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lbf-ft)
Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut (e):  50 
N·m (5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lbf-ft)
Cushion lever mounting nut (f):  98 N·m (9.8 kgf-
m, 71.0 lbf-ft)

(A)

(a)

2

I947H1230038-01

(A)

(b)

3

I947H1230039-01

(B)

(c)

4

I947H1230040-01

(d)

I947H1230041-01

(e)

(f)

I947H1230059-02

Rear Suspension:  2C-12

Swingarm Pivot Boss Removal and Installation

B947H12306018

Removal

1) Remove the swingarm. Refer to “Swingarm Removal 

and Installation” (Page 2C-9).

2) Remove the swingarm pivot boss nut (1).

NOTE

Remove the swingarm pivot boss only when 
replacing it.

 

3) 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 Related Parts Inspection

B947H12306015

Refer to “Swingarm Removal and Installation” (Page 2C-
9).

Spacers

1) Remove the collar and spacer from the swingarm.

2) Inspect the collars and spacer for wear and damage. 

If any defects are found, replace them with new 
ones.

Chain Buffer

Inspect the chain buffer for wear and damage. If any 
defect is found, replace the chain buffer with a new one.

1

1

I947H1230042-01

2

2

I947H1230043-01

1

1

I947H1230044-01

(a)

2

(a)

2

I947H1230045-01

I947H1230046-01

I947H1230047-02

2C-13 Rear Suspension: 

Plate

Inspect the plate for damage and excessive bend. If any 
defect is found, replace the plate with a new one.

Swingarm Bearing

1) Insert the collars and spacer into bearings.

2) Check the play by moving the collars and spacer up 

and down. If excessive play is noted, replace the 
bearings with new ones. Refer to “Swingarm Bearing 
Removal and Installation” (Page 2C-13).

Swingarm

Inspect the swingarm for damage. If any defect is found, 
replace the swingarm with a new one.

Swingarm Pivot Shaft

Measure the swingarm pivot shaft runout using the dial 
gauge. If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace 
the pivot shaft.

Special tool

(A):  09900–20607 (Dial gauge)
(B):  09900–20701 (Dial gauge chuck)
(C):  09900–21304 (V blocks)

Swingarm pivot shaft runout
Service limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

Swingarm Bearing Removal and Installation

B947H12306016

Removal

1) Remove the swingarm. Refer to “Swingarm Removal 

and Installation” (Page 2C-9).

2) Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the 

special tool.

Special tool

(A):  09921–20240 (Bearing remover set)

3) Remove the center spacer (2).

I947H1230048-01

I947H1230049-01

I947H1230050-01

(A)

(B)

(C)

I823H1230048-01

(A)

1

I947H1230051-01

2

I947H1230052-01

Rear Suspension:  2C-14

4) Remove the cushion lever bearing (3) using the 

special tool.

Special tool

(A):  09921–20240 (Bearing remover set)

Installation

CAUTION

!

 

The removed bearings must be replaced with 
new ones.

 

1) Install the center spacer.

2) Press the pivot bearings into the swingarm pivot to 

the depth “a” of 0 – 0.5 mm (0 – 0.02 in) from the 
edge with the special tool and suitable size socket 
wrench.

NOTE

When installing the bearing, stamped mark 
on the bearing must face outside and apply a 
small quantity of the grease to housing.

 

:  Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER 

GREASE “A” or equivalent)

Special tool

(A):  09941–34513 (Bearing installer)

3) Press the cushion lever bearing into the swingarm to 

the depth “b” of 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the edge 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

(B):  09924–84521 (Bearing installer set)

4) Apply grease to the bearings.

:  Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER 

GREASE “A” or equivalent)

5) Install the swingarm. Refer to “Swingarm Removal 

and Installation” (Page 2C-9).

“a”: 0 – 0.5 mm (0 – 0.02 in)

(A)

3

I947H1230053-01

(A)

“ a ”

I947H1230054-02

“b”: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)

(B)

“ b ”

I947H1230055-02

I947H1230056-01

I947H1230057-01

2C-15 Rear Suspension: 

Specifications

Service Data

B947H12307001

Suspension

Unit: mm (in)

Tightening Torque Specifications

B947H12307002

NOTE

The specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear Suspension Components” (Page 2C-1)
“Rear Suspension Assembly Construction” (Page 2C-2)

 

Reference:

For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Tightening Torque List” in Section 0C 
(Page 0C-9).

Item

Standard

Limit

Rear shock absorber spring pre-set 
length

184.3 (7.26)

—

Rear shock absorber damping force 
adjuster

Rebound

2-3/4 turns from stiffed position

—

Compression

Lo: 2-1/4 turns from stiffest position

Hi: 3 turns from stiffest position

—

Rear wheel travel

130 (5.12)

—

Swingarm pivot shaft runout

—

0.3 (0.01)

Fastening part

Tightening torque

Note

N

⋅

m

kgf-m

lbf-ft

Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut

50

5.0 36.0 

)

(Page 2C-3) / 

)

(Page 2C-11)

Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut

50

5.0 36.0 

)

(Page 2C-3) / 

)

(Page 2C-11)

Cushion lever mounting nut

98

9.8 71.0 

)

(Page 2C-7) / 

)

(Page 2C-11)

Cushion rod rear mounting nut

98

9.8 71.0 

)

(Page 2C-7) / 

)

(Page 2C-8)

Cushion rod front mounting nut

98

9.8 

71.0 

)

(Page 2C-8)

Swingarm pivot shaft

15

1.5 

11.0 

)

(Page 2C-11)

Swingarm pivot nut

100

10.0 

72.5 

)

(Page 2C-11)

Swingarm pivot lock-nut

90

9.0 

65.0 

)

(Page 2C-11)

Swingarm pivot boss nut

65

6.5 

47.0 

)

(Page 2C-12)

Rear Suspension:  2C-16

Special Tools and Equipment

Recommended Service Material

B947H12308001

NOTE

Required service material is also described in the following.
“Rear Suspension Components” (Page 2C-1)
“Rear Suspension Assembly Construction” (Page 2C-2)

 

Special Tool

B947H12308002

Material

SUZUKI recommended product or Specification

Note

Grease

SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” or 
equivalent

P/No.: 99000–25010

)

(Page 2C-5) / 

)

(Page 2C-

5) / 

)

(Page 2C-9) / 

)

(Page 2C-9) / 

)

(Page 2C-

14) / 

)

(Page 2C-14) / 

)

(Page 2C-14)

Thread lock cement

THREAD LOCK CEMENT SUPER 
“1322” or equivalent

P/No.: 99000–32110

)

(Page 2C-10)

09900–20607

09900–20701

Dial gauge

Dial gauge chuck

)

(Page 2C-13)

)

(Page 2C-13)

09900–21304

09921–20240

V blocks

Bearing remover set

)

(Page 2C-13)

)

(Page 2C-9) / 

)

(Page 2C-

13) / 

)

(Page 2C-14)

09924–84521

09940–14940

Bearing installer set

Swingarm pivot thrust 
adjuster wrench

)

(Page 2C-5) / 

)

(Page 2C-

9) / 

)

(Page 2C-14)

)

(Page 2C-10) / 

)

(Page 2C-11)

09941–34513

09943–88211

Bearing installer

Pinion bearing installer

)

(Page 2C-14)

)

(Page 2C-4)

09944–28321
Hexagon socket (19 mm)

)

(Page 2C-10) / 

)

(Page 2C-11) / 

)

(Page 2C-11)

2D-1 Wheels and Tires: 

Suspension

Wheels and Tires

Precautions

Precautions for Wheel and Tire

B947H12400001

WARNING

!

 

• Proper tire pressure and proper tire loading are important factors. Over loading tire can lead to tire 

failure and loss of motorcycle control.

• Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering difficult, and can result in rapid tire wear.

• Over-inflated tires have a smaller amount of tire in contact with the load, which can contribute to 

skidding and loss of control.

• Replace the wheel when wheel runout exceed the service limit or if find damage such as distortion, 

crack, nick or scratch.

• When tire replacement is necessary, the original equipment type tire should be used.

• Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial and bias-belted tires except in 

emergencies, because handling may be seriously affected and may result in loss of control.

• Replacement wheel must be equivalent to the original equivalent wheel.

 

Wheels and Tires:  2D-2

Repair Instructions

Front Wheel Components

B947H12406001

1

3

3

5

6

7

8

9

11

10

4

5

4

(b)

12

(a)

2

(a)

2

FWD

FWD

I947H1240030-01

1. Front axle

6. Spacer

11. Collar

: Apply thread lock to the thread part.

2. Brake disc bolt

7. Air valve

12. Front axle bolt

: Do not reuse.

3. Brake disc

8. Front wheel

: 18 N

⋅

m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lbf-ft)

4. Dust seal

9. Wheel balancer

: 100 N

⋅

m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lbf-ft)

5. Bearing

10. Front tire

: Apply grease.

2D-3 Wheels and Tires: 

Front Wheel Assembly Construction

B947H12406002

(d)

4

“ a ”

LH

RH

(b)

2

(d)

4

(a)

1

(a)

1

(c)

3

I947H1240031-02

1. Brake disc bolt

“a”: Clearance

: 23 N

⋅

m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)

2. Brake caliper mounting bolt

: 18 N

⋅

m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lbf-ft)

: Apply grease.

3. Front axle bolt

: 39 N

⋅

m (3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 lbf-ft)

: Apply thread lock to the thread part.

4. Front axle pinch bolt

: 100 N

⋅

m (10 kgf-m, 72.5 lbf-ft)

Wheels and Tires:  2D-4

Front Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation

B947H12406003

Removal

1) Remove the brake calipers, left and right.

CAUTION

!

 

Do not operate the brake lever with the 
caliper removed.

 

2) Loosen two axle pinch bolts (1) on the right front fork 

leg.

3) Remove the front axle bolt (2).

4) Raise the front wheel off the ground and support the 

motorcycle with a jack or a wooden block.

CAUTION

!

 

Do not carry out the work with the 
motorcycle resting on the side-stand. Do not 
support the motorcycle with the exhaust 
pipes. Make sure that the motorcycle is 
supported securely.

 

5) Loosen two axle pinch bolts (3) on the left front fork 

leg.

6) Draw out the front axle (4) and remove the front 

wheel.

7) Remove the collar (5) (RH only).

NOTE

After removing the front wheel, fit the 
calipers temporarily to the original positions.

 

Installation

1) Install the collar (1) to the right side of the wheel.

WARNING

!

 

The directional arrow on the tire should point 
to the wheel rotation.

 

I947H1240001-01

1

2

I947H1240002-01

5

3

4

I947H1240003-01

1

I947H1240004-01

I947H1240005-01

2D-5 Wheels and Tires: 

2) Insert the front axle from the left side and tighten the 

front axle bolt temporarily.

3) Tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts (2) to the 

specified torque.

Tightening torque
Front brake caliper mounting bolt (a):  39 N·m (
3.9 kgf-m, 28.0 lbf-ft)

WARNING

!

 

After remounting the brake calipers, pump 
the brake lever until the pistons push the 
pads correctly.

 

4) Hold the front axle with the special tool and tighten 

the front axle bolt (3) to the specified torque.

Special tool

(A):  09900–18740 (Hexagon socket (24 

mm))

Tightening torque
Front axle bolt (b):  100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lbf-
ft)

5) Tighten two axle pinch bolts (4) on the right fork leg 

to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
Front axle pinch bolt (c):  23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 
lbf-ft)

6) Move the front forks up and down 4 or 5 times.

7) Tighten two axle pinch bolts (5) on the left front fork 

leg to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
Front axle pinch bolt (d):  23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 
lbf-ft)

(a)

2

(a)

2

I947H1240006-01

(b)

3

(c)

4

(A)

I947H1240027-02

I947H1240007-01

(d)

5

I947H1240028-02

Wheels and Tires:  2D-6

Front Wheel Related Parts Inspection

B947H12406004

Refer to “Front Wheel Assembly Removal and 
Installation” (Page 2D-4).

Tire

Refer to “Tire Inspection” in Section 0B (Page 0B-18).

Front Brake Disc

Refer to “Front Brake Disc Inspection” in Section 4B 
(Page 4B-6).

Dust Seal

Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any 
defects are found, replace the dust seal with a new one. 
Refer to “Front Wheel Dust Seal / Bearing Removal and 
Installation” (Page 2D-7).

Wheel Axle

Using a dial gauge, check the wheel axle for runout. If 
the runout exceeds the limit, replace the axle shaft.

Special tool

(A):  09900–20607 (Dial gauge)
(B):  09900–20701 (Dial gauge chuck)
(C):  09900–21304 (V blocks)

Wheel axle runout
Service limit: 0.25 mm (0.010 in)

Wheel

1) Remove the brake pads. Refer to “Front Brake Pad 

Replacement” in Section 4B (Page 4B-2).

2) Make sure that the wheel runout checked as shown 

in the figure does not exceed the service limit. An 
excessive runout is usually due to worn or loosened 
wheel bearings and can be reduced by replacing the 
bearings. If bearing replacement fails to reduce the 
runout, replace the wheel.

Wheel rim runout
Service limit (Axial and Radial): 2.0 mm (0.08 in)

3) Install the brake pads. Refer to “Front Brake Pad 

Replacement” in Section 4B (Page 4B-2).

Wheel Bearing

Inspect the play of the wheel bearings by finger while 
they are in the wheel. Rotate the inner race by finger to 
inspect for abnormal noise and smooth rotation. Replace 
the bearing if there is anything unusual. Refer to “Front 
Wheel Dust Seal / Bearing Removal and Installation” 
(Page 2D-7).

I947H1240008-02

(A)

(B)

(C)

I649G1240054-02

I649G1240014-02

I649G1240015-02

2D-7 Wheels and Tires: 

Front Wheel Dust Seal / Bearing Removal and 
Installation

B947H12406005

Removal

1) Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “Front 

Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation” 
(Page 2D-4).

2) Remove the dust seals using the special tool.

Special tool

(A):  09913–50121 (Oil seal remover)

3) Remove the wheel bearings using the special tool.

Special tool

(B):  09921–20240 (Bearing remover set)

4) Remove the spacer (1).

Installation

CAUTION

!

 

The removed dust seals and bearings must 
be replaced with new ones.

 

1) Apply grease to the wheel bearings.

:  Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER 

GREASE “A” or equivalent)

(A)

I947H1240009-01

(B)

I947H1240010-01

1

I947H1240011-01

I649G1240019-02

Wheels and Tires:  2D-8

2) First install the right wheel bearing, then install the 

spacer (1) and left wheel bearing with the special 
tool.

Special tool

(A):  09924–84510 (Bearing installer set)
(B):  09941–34513 (Bearing installer)

CAUTION

!

 

The sealed cover of the bearing must face 
outside.

 

3) Install the dust seals with the special tool.

Special tool

(C):  09913–70210 (Bearing installing set (10 

– 75 

Φ

))

4) Apply grease to the lip of dust seals.

:  Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER 

GREASE “A” or equivalent)

5) Install the front wheel assembly. Refer to“Front 

Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation” 
(Page 2D-4).

1. Spacer

“a”: Clearance

(A)

(B)

I837H1240014-01

LH

RH

1

(A)

(A)

“ a ”

(B)

(B)

I837H1240037-01

(C)

I947H1240012-01

I947H1240013-01

2D-9 Wheels and Tires: 

Rear Wheel Components

B947H12406006

FWD

FWD

2

3

5

6

7

8

9

11

10

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

4

(b)

(c)

9

(a)

1

I947H1240033-01

1. Rear axel nut

9. Bearing

17. Rear brake disc

2. Collar

10. Spacer

18. Rear axle

3. Dust seal

11. Air valve

: 100 N

⋅

m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lbf-ft)

4. Bearing

12. Rear wheel

: 35 N

⋅

m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lbf-ft)

5. Retainer

13. Wheel balancer

: 60 N

⋅

m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.0 lbf-ft)

6. Rear sprocket

14. Rear tire

: Apply grease.

7. Sprocket mounting drum

15. Dust seal

: Apply thread lock to the thread part.

8. Wheel damper

16. Collar

: Do not reuse.

Wheels and Tires:  2D-10

Rear Wheel Assembly Construction

B947H12406007

RH

LH

“ a ”

(a)

1

(b)

2

(c)

3

I947H1240034-02

1. Rear sprocket nut

“a”: Clearance

: 35 N

⋅

m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lbf-ft)

2. Rear axle nut

: 60 N

⋅

m (6.0 kgf-m, 43.0 lbf-ft)

: Apply grease.

3. Brake disc bolt

: 100 N

⋅

m (10 kgf-m, 72.5 lbf-ft)

: Apply thread lock to the thread part.