Suspension

Air valve removal and installation

3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 3
Removal
  1. Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
  2. Remove the tire. Refer to “tire removal and installation” .
  3. Remove the air valve (1) from the wheel.
    Suzuki GSX-R. Air valve removal and installation

Installation

Install the air valve in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:

  • any dust or rust around the valve hole (1) must be cleaned off
Suzuki GSX-R. Air valve removal and installation

  • Install the air valve (2) in the wheel (3).
Caution

  • be careful not to damage the valve lip (4) of the valve.
  • Replace the air valve with a new one.

Note

to properly install the valve into the valve hole, apply a special tire lubricant or neutral soapy liquid to the valve.

Suzuki GSX-R. Air valve removal and installation

Valve Wheel Valve lip

Test yourself

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