Suspension

Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation

2steps
~12min
1/5difficulty
0204060801006548N·mlb·ft
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Removal
  1. Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .
  2. Remove the swingarm pivot boss nut (1).

Note remove the swingarm pivot boss only when replacing it.

Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation

  1. Remove the swingarm pivot boss (2) by removing its set screws.
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation

Installation

Install the swingarm pivot boss in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:

  • install the swingarm pivot boss (1).
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation

  • Tighten the swingarm boss nut (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque swingarm pivot boss nut (a): 65 N·m
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm pivot boss removal and installation

Test yourself

A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.