Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 - Removal

8-56 CHASSIS
REMOVAL
• Cut the drive chain. (8-97)
NOTE:
It is not necessary to cut the drive chain, unless replacing drive
chain or swingarm.
• Remove the rear wheel. (8-43)
• Remove the brake hose guide .
• Remove the brake caliper from the swingarm.
• Remove the rear shock absorber. (8-51)
• Remove the cushion lever . and washers.
• Remove the cushion rod  and washers.
• Remove the swingarm pivot shaft lock-nut with the special
tool.
 09940-14940: Swingarm pivot thrust adjuster socket
wrench
• Hold the swingarm pivot shaft  and remove the swingarm
pivot nut .
 09944-28320: Hexagon socket (19 mm)
• Remove the swingarm pivot shaft.
• Remove the swingarm.