Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Camshaft sprocket
Inspect the camshaft sprocket in the following procedures:
- remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
- Inspect the teeth of each camshaft sprocket for wear
or damage.
If they are worn or damaged, replace the sprocket/ camshaft assembly and cam chain as a set.
- Install the camshafts. Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed ...
Cam chain tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper
tension automatically.
Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Holding the cam chai ...
Other materials:
Clutch removal
Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Disconnect the ckp sensor coupler (1).
Remove the clutch cover (2).
...
Sprocket mounting drum dust seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel assembly. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the rear sprocket mounting drum assembly
(1). Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket
mounting drum removal and installation” (page 3a-
3).
Remove the ...
Engine oil level check
Check the engine oil level as follows:
Place the motorcycle on level
ground on the side stand.
Start the engine and allow it to
idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and wait three
minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically
and check the oil level through
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