Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Clutch parts inspection
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Clutch drive and driven plate
| Note wipe off the engine oil from the drive and driven plates with a clean rag. |
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier calipers. If the drive plate thickness is found to have reached the limit, replace it with a new one.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20102 (vernier calipers
(200 mm))
Clutch drive plate thickness service limit (no. 1 And no. 2 Drive plates): 2.92 Mm (0.115 In)
Measure the claw width of drive plates with a vernier calipers. Replace the drive plates found to have worn down to the limit.
Special tool
(
a): 09900–20102 (vernier calipers
(200 mm))
Clutch drive plate claw width service limit (no. 1 And no. 2 Drive plates): 12.90 Mm (0.508 In)
Measure each driven plate for distortion with a thickness gauge and surface plate.
Replace driven plates which exceed the limit.
Special tool
(b): 09900–20803 (thickness gauge)
Clutch driven plate distortion service limit (no. 1, No. 2 And no.3 Driven plates): 0.10 Mm (0.004 In)
Clutch spring
Measure the free length of each coil spring with a vernier calipers, and compare the length with the specified limit.
Replace all the springs if any spring is not within the limit.
Special tool
(a): 09900–20102 (vernier calipers
(200 mm))
Clutch spring free length service limit: 55.3 Mm (2.18 In)
Clutch release bearing
Inspect the clutch release bearing for any abnormality, especially cracks. When removing the bearing from the clutch, decide whether it can be reused or if it should be replaced.
Smooth engagement and disengagement of the clutch depends on the condition of this bearing.
Push rod (right)
Inspect the push rod for wear and damage.
If any defects are found, replace the push rod with a new one.
Clutch sleeve hub and primary driven gear assembly
Inspect the slot of the clutch sleeve hub and primary driven gear assembly for damage or wear caused by the clutch plates. If necessary, replace it with a new one.
Wave spring washer
Measure the free height “a” of each wave spring washer with a vernier calipers.
If each wave spring washer height “a” is not within the specified limit, replace it with a new one.
Special tool
: 09900–20102 (vernier calipers (200
mm))
Wave spring washer height “a” service limit: 4.30 Mm (0.169 In)
Clutch lifter drive cam and clutch lifter driven cam
Inspect the clutch lifter drive cam and clutch lifter driven cam for wear and damage. If any defects are found, replace the clutch lifter drive cam or clutch lifter driven cam.
Clutch installation
Install the primary driven gear assembly (1).
Caution
if it is difficult to install the primary driven
gear, rotate the crankshaft.
Be sure to engage the oil pump ...
Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal” and “clutch installation” .
Note
when inspection and adjusting the clutch
lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the
clutch onto the countershaft.
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Other materials:
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 “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the front seat. R ...
Front wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Front brake disc
Refer to “front brake disc inspection” in section 4b .
Dust seal
Inspect the lip of dust seals for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace the dust seal ...
Tire inspection
Inspect tire
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire tread condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches ...