Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and
installation
Removal
- Remove the inner under cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section
0b .
- Disconnect the reservoir tank inlet hose (1) and
water air bleed hose (2).
- Remove the radiator reservoir tank (3).
![Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation](images/books/111/10/index.29.jpg)
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (4).
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (5).
![Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation](images/books/111/10/index.30.jpg)
- Remove the oil cooler (6) from the bracket.
![Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation](images/books/111/10/index.31.jpg)
- Remove the radiator assembly by removing the
bolts.
![Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation](images/books/111/10/index.32.gif)
![Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation](images/books/111/10/index.33.jpg)
- Remove the radiator outlet hose (7) and cooling fan
motor (8) from the radiator.
![Suzuki GSX-R. Radiator / cooling fan motor removal and installation](images/books/111/10/index.34.jpg)
Installation
Install the radiator in the reverse order of removal. Pay
attention to the following points:
- install the radiator and oil cooler to their bracket. Refer to
“radiator inspection and cleaning” .
- Apply thread lock to the reservoir tank bolt and tighten
it securely.
: Thread lock cement
99000–32110
(thread lock cement super “1322” or
equivalent)
![Suzuki GSX-R. Installation](images/books/111/10/index.36.gif)
- Connect the radiator hoses securely. Refer to “water hose routing
diagram” .
- Pour engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b
.
- Bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator hose inspection
Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Radiator inspection
Inspect the radiator for water leaks. If any defects are
found, replace the radiator with a new on ...
Inspect the water hoses in the following procedures:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Check the water hose ...
Other materials:
Rear brake caliper disassembly and
assembly
Refer to “rear brake caliper removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the pad spring (1) and rubber boot (2) from
the caliper.
Place a rag over the piston to prevent it from popping
out and then force out the piston using compressed
air.
Caution
do not use hig ...
Rear wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Rear brake disc
Refer to “rear brake disc inspection” in section 4c .
Wheel damper
Refer to “drive chain related parts inspection” in section 3a .
Sprocket
Refer to “drive chain ...
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 r ...