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).
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose (4).
- Disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (5).
- Remove the oil cooler (6) from the bracket.
- Remove the radiator assembly by removing the bolts.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose (7) and cooling fan motor (8) from the radiator.
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)
- 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 inspection and cleaning
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 ...
Water hose inspection
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:
Water hose inspection
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 hoses for crack, damage or engine
coolant leakage. If any defect is found, replace the
water hose wi ...
Cooling circuit inspection
Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is hot, as you may be injured by
escaping hot liquid or vapor.
When removing the radiator cap tester, put
a rag on the filler to prevent the engine
coolant from spraying out.
Inspect the cooling ...
Conrod crank pin bearing removal and
installation
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Removal
Remove the conrod crank pin bearings (1).
Note
do not remove the bearings (1) unless
absolutely necessary.
Make a note of where the bearings are
removed ...