Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Water pump removal and installation
Removal
| Note before draining engine oil and engine coolant, inspect engine oil and coolant leakage between the water pump and crankcase. If engine oil is leaking, visually inspect the oil seal and o-ring. If engine coolant is leaking, visually inspect the mechanical seal and seal washer. Refer to “water pump related parts inspection” . |
- Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .
- Drain engine oil and coolant. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b and “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
- Disconnect the water bypass hose (1).
- Remove the water pump (2).
Installation
Install the water pump in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- apply grease to the o-ring.
| Caution replace the o-ring with the a new one. |
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super
grease “a” or equivalent)
- Install the water pump assembly with the slot of the pump shaft end “a” securely engaged with the flat “b” of the oil pump shaft.
- Tighten the water pump mounting bolts (1) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque water pump mounting bolt (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgfm, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
- Connect the water hoses securely. Refer to “water hose routing diagram” .
- Pour engine oil and coolant. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b and “cooling system inspection” in section 0b (page 0b- 12).
- Bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Water pump construction
Impeller
Mechanical seal
Oil seal
O-ring
O-ring
8
N·m (0.8 Kgf-m, 6.0 Lbf-ft)
10 N·m
(1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
Apply grease.
Apply engin ...
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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Other materials:
Gearshift lever height inspection and
adjustment
Inspect and adjust the gearshift lever height in the
following procedures:
inspect the gearshift lever height “a” between the
lever top and footrest.
Adjust the gearshift lever height if necessary.
Gearshift lever height “a”
standard: 65 – 75 mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)
Loosen the l ...
Engine oil and filter replacement
Replace engine oil
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Replace oil filter
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
18 000 km (11 000 miles, 36 months) thereafter
Oil should be changed while the engine is warm. Oil filt ...
Front brake caliper parts inspection
Refer to “front brake caliper disassembly and assembly” .
Brake caliper cylinder
Inspect the brake caliper cylinder wall for nicks,
scratches or other damage. If any damage is found,
replace the caliper with a new one.
Brake caliper piston
Inspect the surface of brake caliper pistons for a ...