Rear Shock Absorber / Cusion Lever Removal And Installation - Suzuki GSX1300R Manual

2C-3 Rear Suspension:
Rear Shock Absorber / Cusion Lever Removal
and Installation
Removal
1) Remove the rear under cowling and side cowlings.
Refer to "Exterior Parts Removal and Installation in
Section 9D (Page 9D-14)".
2) Support the motorcycle with a jack to relieve load on
the rear shock absorber.
3) Remove the regulator/rectifier mounting bolts (1).
Refer to "Regulator / Rectifier Removal and
Installation in Section 1J (Page 1J-10)".
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4) Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and
nut (2).
5) Remove the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut (3).
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6) Lift and support the fuel tank.
7) Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting
bolt and nut.
8) Remove the rear shock absorber downward.
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Installation
Install the rear shock absorber in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
• Temporarily install the rear shock absorber and
cushion lever mounting bolt.
• Tighten the rear shock absorber upper/lower
mounting bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque
Rear shock absorber mounting nut (a): 50 N·m (
5.0 kgf-m, 36.0 lb-ft)
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• Tighten the cushion lever mounting bolt and nut.
Tightening torque
Cushion lever mounting nut (b): 78 N·m (7.8 kgf-
m, 56.5 lb-ft)
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