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Cartridge kit for Suzuki GSX-R1000
FKR 118
Mounting Instructions
Note!1
Please note that there can be small differences
between your product and the images in
these instructions.
Note!1
Please note that during storage and transport,
especially at high ambient temperature, some
of the oil and grease used for assembly may
leak and stain the packaging. This will not
cause damage to the product, wipe off the
excessive oil or grease with a cloth.
Note!1
Before you install this product, check the kit
contents. If anything is missing, please contact
an Öhlins dealer.
Warning!⚠
Before you install this product, read the Öhlins
Owner’s manual. This product is an important
part of the vehicle and the vehicle stability.
Kit Contents
Description Part No Pcs
Cartridge kit FKR 118 1
O-ring 40x2.5 00576-02 2
O-ring 17x2 00338-40 2
Plug 21652-02 2
Main spring 9.5 N/mm 04744-95 2
Main spring 10.0 N/mm 04744-10 2
Main spring 10.5 N/mm 04744-05 2
Sticker set Öhlins - Owner’s manual 07291-01 1
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Tool Part no Applies Size
Vehicle service manual
Torque wrench 10-60 Nm Torque
Heat gun Soften thread locker
Hex key Plug 8 mm
Hex key Compression and
rebound adjuster
3 mm
Extended hex key Cylinder tube assembly 14 mm
Socket Main preload adjuster 14 mm
Wrench Spring support 19 mm
Suspension uid 01309-xx
Grease 00146-01 100 g
Loctite 2400 01791-25 50 ml
Loctite 2700 01791-27 50 ml
Shaft extension tool 01765-03
Seal head tool 01797-07
Clip 02810-01
Top cap tool 00797-08
Inner tube tool 00786-05 43 mm
Warning!⚠
We strongly recommend to let an Öhlins dealer
install this product.
Warning!⚠
If you work with a lifted vehicle, make sure that it
is safely supported to prevent it from tipping over.
Note!1
When you work with this product, see the
vehicle service manual for vehicle specic
procedures and important data.
Note!1
Before you install this product clean the vehicle.
Warning!⚠
Spring compression creates a potential danger
because of the violent force that loaded springs
are capable of. Beware of this when you work
with the front fork.
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1 Remove original front fork
Note!1
The following procedure applies to both front
fork legs.
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
front wheel barely touches the ground.
Warning!⚠
Make sure the vehicle is securely supported so
that it will not fall over.
2
Remove front fender, brake calipers, speed
sensor (if present) and front wheel.
3
Release main spring preload fully (if present).
4
Note front fork leg position.
5
Loosen upper triple clamp.
6
Loosen (do not remove) top cap ½ turn.
7
Loosen lower triple clamp.
8
Remove front fork legs from triple clamps.
4