Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Ignition coil and spark plug removal and installation
Removal
 The hot
engine can burn you. Wait until the engine is cool enough to touch. |
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .
- Disconnect the lead wire couplers (1).
| Caution disconnect the lead wire coupler before removing the ignition coil to avoid lead wire coupler damage. |
- Remove the ignition coils (2).
Caution
|
- Remove the spark plugs with the spark plug wrench.
Special tool
(a): 09930–10121 (spark plug wrench
set)
Installation
Install the spark plugs in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- screw the spark plugs into the cylinder head with fingers, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
| Caution do not cross thread or over tighten the spark plug, or such an operation will damage the aluminum threads of the cylinder head. |
Special tool
(a): 09930–10121 (spark plug wrench
set)
Tightening torque spark plug: 11 n·m (1.1 Kgf-m, 8.0 Lbf-ft)
- Install the ignition coil and connect their lead wire couplers.
| Caution do not hit the ignition coil with a plastic hammer when installing it. |
Spark plug inspection and cleaning
Refer to “spark plug inspection and cleaning” in section 0b .
Ignition coil inspection
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a .
Ignition coil primary peak voltage
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
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Other materials:
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 ...
Drive chain replacement
Use the special tool in the following procedures, to cut
and rejoin the drive chain.
Note
when using the special tool, apply a small
quantity of grease to the threaded parts of
the special tool.
Special tool
: 09922–22711 (drive chain cutting
and joint
tool set)
Driv ...
Drive chain
This motorcycle has a master link
type drive chain. We recommend
that you take your motorcycle to
an authorized suzuki dealer if the
drive chain needs replacing.
The condition and adjustment of
the drive chain should be checked
each day before you ride. Always
follow the guidelines for ins ...