Suspension

Swingarm bearing removal and installation

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 4
Removal
  1. Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
  2. Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the special tool.
Special tool (a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing removal and installation

  1. Remove the center spacer (2).
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing removal and installation

  1. Remove the cushion lever bearing (3) using the special tool.
Special tool (a):
09921–20240 (bearing remover set)
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing removal and installation

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)
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing removal and installation

0 – 0.5 Mm (0 – 0.02 In)

  1. 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)
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing removal and installation

1.5 Mm (0.06 In)

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing removal and installation

  1. Install the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .

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