Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following procedures:
- remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
- Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/ camshaft assembly and cam chain as a set.
- Install the camshafts. Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed ...
Cam chain tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper
tension automatically.
Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Holding the cam chai ...
Other materials:
Gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components
Gearshift shaft
Gearshift cam drive plate
Gearshift cam plate
Gearshift cam stopper
19 N·m (1.9 Kgf-m,
13.5 Lbf-ft)
13 N·m
(1.3 Kgf-m, 9.5 Lbf-ft)
8.5 N·m
(0.85 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease to oil
seal lip.
Apply thread l ...
Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and
water air bleed hose (2).
Remove ...
Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adjustment
If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the pr ...