Suspension

Swingarm related parts inspection

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
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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.

    Suzuki GSX-R. Spacers

Chain buffer

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Chain buffer

Plate

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Plate

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” .
    Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm bearing

Swingarm

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

Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm

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)
Suzuki GSX-R. Swingarm pivot shaft

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