Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .
Mechanical seal
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of leakage.
Oil seal
Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with particular attention given to the lip.
Replace the oil seal that shows indications of leakage.
Seal washer
Visually inspect the seal washer for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the seal washer that shows indications of leakage.
Impeller / shaft
Visually inspect the impeller and its shaft for damage.
Replace the impeller or shaft if necessary.
Impeller shaft journal
Visually inspect the journal for damage or scratch.
Replace the holder if necessary.
Water pump disassembly and assembly
Refer to “water pump removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the air bleeder bolt (1) if necessary.
Remove the water pump case screws.
Remove the o-ring (2).
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Specifications
Service data
Thermostat + radiator + fan + coolant
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Water hose routing diag ...
Other materials:
Drive chain adjustment
Inspect the drive chain slack
before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand. The drive chain
should be adjusted for 20 - 30
mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as
shown.
Warning
Too much chain slack can
cause the chain to come off the
sprockets, resul ...
Battery charging
Initial charging
filling electrolyte
Note
when filling electrolyte, the battery must be
removed from the vehicle and must be put on
the level ground.
Remove the aluminum tape (1) which seals the
battery filler holes “a”.
Remove the caps (2) from the electrolyte ...
Specifications
Service data
Brake
unit: mm (in)
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear brake components”
Reference: for the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this
section, refer to “tightening torqu ...