Swingarm / Cushion Rod Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSX1300BK B-King Service Manual

2C-8 Rear Suspension:
Swingarm / Cushion Rod Removal and
Installation
Removal
1) Cut the drive chain. Refer to "Drive Chain
Replacement in Section 3A (Page 3A-7)".
2) Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to "Rear
Wheel Assembly Removal and Installation in Section
2D (Page 2D-11)".
3) Remove the brake hose clamp bolt (1).
4) Remove the brake caliper (2) from the swingarm.
5) Remove the cushion lever (2) and rear shock
absorber (3). Refer to "Cushion Lever Removal and
Installation (Page 2C-6)" and "Rear Shock Absorber
Removal and Installation (Page 2C-3)".
2
B823H12306011
1
2
I823H1230020-02
3
I823H1230045-01
6) Remove the front and rear seats as an assembly.
Refer to "Exterior Parts Removal and Installation in
Section 9D (Page 9D-14)".
7) Remove the frame covers. Refer to "Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)".
8) Remove the muffler covers. Refer to "Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)".
9) Remove the rear fender. Refer to "Rear Fender
Construction in Section 9D (Page 9D-11)".
10) Remove the muffler. Refer to "Muffler / Muffler Joint /
Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation in Section 1K
(Page 1K-12)".
11) Remove the exhaust joint pipe. Refer to "Muffler /
Muffler Joint / Exhaust Pipe Removal and Installation
in Section 1K (Page 1K-12)".
12) Remove the swingarm pivot shaft lock-nut with the
special tool.
Special tool
(A): 09940–14940 (Swingarm pivot thrust
adjuster socket wrench)
13) Hold the swingarm pivot shaft (5) and remove the
swingarm pivot nut (6).
Special tool
(B): 09944–28320 (Hexagon socket (19
mm))
6
(A)
I823H1230021-01
5
(B)
I823H1230022-02