Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Engine assembly installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of engine removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- before installing the engine, install the collars (1).
- Before installing the engine, install the engine mounting thrust adjusters (2).
- Gradually raise the rear side of the engine assembly, and then put the drive chain on the driveshaft.
| Caution be careful not to catch the wiring harness between the frame and the engine. |
- Install all engine mounting bolts and tighten them temporarily.
- Tighten the engine mounting thrust adjusters (2) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque engine mounting thrust adjuster (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
- Tighten the engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nuts (3) to the specified torque with the special tool.
Tightening torque engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut (b): 45 n·m (4.5 Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbf-ft)
Special tool
(a): 09940–14990 (engine mounting
adjust
wrench)
- Tighten all engine mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque, as shown in the following illustration
| Note the engine mounting nuts are self-locking. Once the nuts have been removed, they are no longer of any use. |
- Tighten the engine mounting pinch bolt to the specified torque, as shown in the following illustration.
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23
45 N·m (4.5
75 N·m (7.5
55 N·m (5.5
- Install the engine sprocket. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and installation” in section 3a .
- Install the exhaust pipe assembly and muffler. Refer to “muffler / muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Install the radiator. Refer to “radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation” in section 1f .
- Install the throttle body. Refer to “throttle body removal and installation” .
- Install the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” .
- After remounting the engine, route the wiring harness, cable and hoses properly. Refer to “wiring harness routing diagram” in section 9a , “throttle cable routing diagram” and “water hose routing diagram” in section 1f .
- Pour engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b and “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .
- After finishing the engine installation, check the following items.
- Throttle cable play refer to “throttle cable play inspection and adjustment” in section 0b .
- Throttle valve synchronization refer to “throttle valve synchronization” (page 1d- 16).
- Clutch cable play refer to “clutch cable play inspection and adjustment” in section 0b .
- Drive chain slack refer to “drive chain inspection and adjustment” in section 0b .
- Engine oil and coolant leakage refer to “cooling circuit inspection” in section 1f .
Engine assembly removal
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the
engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is
sequentially explained in the following steps:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exter ...
Engine top side disassembly
It is unnecessary to remove the engine assembly from
the frame when servicing the cylinder head cover and
camshafts.
Note
before servicing the engine top side
components (until camshaf ...
Other materials:
Helmet holders
This motorcycle has helmet holders
underneath the rear seat.
Hook your helmet on the helmet holder and lock the seat.
Warning
Riding with a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder can interfere
with rider control.
Never carry a helmet fastened
to the helmet holder. Fix the
...
Precautions
Precautions for engine cooling system
You can be injured by boiling fluid or steam if you open the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
After the engine cools, wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully
remove the cap by turning it a
quarter turn to allow pr ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Drive chain and sprocket symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Noisy drive chain
Worn sprocket
Replace
Worn drive chain
Replace
Stretched drive chain
Replace
Too large drive chain slack
Adju ...