Suspension

Cushion rod bearing removal and installation

2steps
~12min
1/5difficulty
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Removal
  1. Remove the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod removal and installation” .
  2. Remove the cushion rod bearing with the special tool.
Special tool (a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Suzuki GSX-R. Cushion rod bearing removal and installation

Installation

Caution the removed bearings must be replaced with new ones.

  1. Press the bearings into the cushion rod at 0.5 Mm (0.02 In) depth “a” from the cushion rod side surface with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
Note

when installing the bearing, apply a small quantity of the grease to housing.

: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super grease “a” or equivalent)
Special tool (a): 09924–84521 (bearing
installer set)
Suzuki GSX-R. Cushion rod bearing removal and installation

0.5 Mm (0.02 In)

  1. Apply grease to the bearings.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super grease “a” or equivalent)
Suzuki GSX-R. Cushion rod bearing removal and installation

  1. Install the cushion rod. Refer to “cushion rod bearing removal and installation” .

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