Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 (2).
Installation
Install the thermostat in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- install the thermostat.
| Note air bleeder hole “a” of the thermostat faces upside. |
- Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque thermostat cover bolt (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
- Pour engine coolant and bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Cooling fan relay inspection
Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures:
remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the cooling fan ...
Thermostat inspection
Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures:
remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking.
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Other materials:
Immobilizer description (for e-02, 19, 24, 51)
The immobilizer, an anti-theft system, is installed as a
standard equipment.
The immobilizer verifies that the key id agrees with ecm
id by means of radio communication through the
immobilizer antenna. When the id agreement is verified,
the system makes the engine ready to start.
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Rear shock absorber adjustment
After installing the rear suspension, adjust the spring
pre-load and damping force as follows:
Spring pre-load adjustment
The set length 179.3 Mm (7.06 In) provides the
maximum spring pre-load.
The set length 189.3 Mm (7.45 In) provides the
minimum spring pre-load.
Std position
184.3 ...
Pair system hose routing diagram
Pair control solenoid valve
Pair reed valve
White marking (hidden side)
Yellow marking
Blue marking
Red marking
Face the
clamp end to the top.
Make sure
the clamp is not contacted to the frame or air cleaner box.
90°
45°
15°
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