Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Engine sprocket removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the gearshift link arm (1) from the gearshift
shaft.
Note
mark the gearshift shaft head at which the
gearshift link arm slit set for correct
reinstallation. |

- Remove the speed sensor (2).
- Remove the engine sprocket cover (3).

- Support the motorcycle with a jack or wooden block.
- Loosen the rear axle nut (4) and left and right chain
adjuster lock-nuts (5).
- Loosen the chain adjusters (6) to provide additional
chain slack.

- Remove the speed sensor rotor (7) by removing its
bolt while depressing the rear brake pedal.

- Remove the engine sprocket nut (8) while
depressing the rear brake pedal.

- Remove the washer (9).
- Remove the engine sprocket (10).

Installation
Install the engine sprocket in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- apply thread lock to the driveshaft.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
- Tighten the engine sprocket nut (1) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
engine sprocket nut (a): 145 n·m (14.5 Kgf-m,
105.0 Lbf-ft)

- Tighten the speed sensor rotor bolt (2) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
speed sensor rotor bolt (b): 28 n·m (2.8 Kgf-m,
20.0 Lbf-ft)
- Before installing the engine sprocket cover, apply a
small quantity of grease to the clutch push rod.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)

- Install the engine sprocket cover (3).
- Tighten the speed sensor mounting bolt (4) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
speed sensor mounting bolt (c): 6.5 N·m (0.65
Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)

- Fit the gearshift link arm to the gearshift shaft so that
the gearshift lever is located at height “a” below the
footrest.
Gearshift lever height “a”
standard: 65 – 75 mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)

- Adjust the drive chain slack. Refer to “drive chain
inspection and adjustment” in section 0b (page 0b-
14).
Drive chain
Engine sprocket
Rear sprocket
Dust seal
Bearing
Retainer
Sprocket mounting drum
Wheel damper
145 N·m (14.5 Kgf-m,
105.0 Lbf-ft ...
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Loosen the rear sprocket nuts.
Draw out the rear sprocket mountin ...
Other materials:
Washing the motorcycle
When washing the motorcycle,
follow the instructions below:
Remove dirt and mud from the
motorcycle with running water.
You may use a soft sponge or
brush. Do not use hard materials
which can scratch the
paint.
Wash the entire motorcycle
with a mild detergent or car
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Engine symptom diagnosis
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Balancer shaft journal bearing removal and
installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the balancer shaft journal bearings (1).
Note
do not remove the bearings (1) unless
absolutely necessary.
Make a note of where the bearings are
r ...