Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation
Removal
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
- Disconnect the gear position switch lead wire coupler (1).
- Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and installation” in section 3a .
- Remove the gp switch (2).
Installation
Install the gear position switch in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:
- apply grease to the o-ring.
| Caution replace the o-ring with a new one. |
| Note align the gear position switch pin “a” with the gearshift cam hole “b”. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
- Tighten the gear position switch mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque gear position switch mounting bolt (a): 6.5 N·m ( 0.65 Kgf-m, 4.5 Lbf-ft)
- Route the gear position switch lead wire. Refer to “wiring harness routing diagram” in section 9a .
Transmission related parts inspection
Refer to “transmission removal” , “transmission installation” and
“countershaft gear / driveshaft gear disassembly and assembly” .
Gearshift fork to groove clearance
Note
the clear ...
Gearshift lever construction
Gearshift lever bracket
Gearshift lever shaft
Washer
Snap ring
Gearshift lever
Footrest top surface
65 – 75 Mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)
28 N·m (2.8 Kgf-m,
...
Other materials:
Thermostat removal and installation
Removal
Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g-
9).
Remove the thermostat cover (1).
Remove the thermostat ( ...
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 assembl ...
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to
absorb a large proportion of the pressure developed by
the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full
braking performance of the brake caliper. The presence
of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and
also by la ...