Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007, Service Manual

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CHASSIS 8-19
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
* The left and right front forks are installed symmetrically and
therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as
that for the other side.
* When the brake caliper is removed, care must be used so as
not to cause stress to the brake hose. (Hang the brake caliper
on the frame with a string, etc.)
• Remove the front wheel. ( 8-11)
• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake hose guides on the
front fender.
• Remove the front fender.
• Loosen the front fork upper clamp bolt .
• Loosen the handlebar clamp bolt .
NOTE:
* Slightly loosen the front fork cap bolt
before loosening the
lower clamp bolts to facilitate later disassembly.
* Be sure to adjust the rebound damping force adjuster to the
softest position before removing the front fork.
• Loosen the front fork lower clamp bolts.
• Remove the front fork. (LH/RH)
NOTE:
Hold the front fork by the hand to prevent it sliding out of the
steering stem.
• Separate the front fork cap bolt from the front fork.
• Compress the front fork spring with the special tool
"
and
insert the special tool
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between the lock-nut and the spring
retainer.
09940-94930: Front fork spacer holder
"
09940-94922: Stopper plate
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