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:
Rear suspension components
Rear shock absorber
Rear shock absorber mounting nut
Cushion rod
Cushion rod mounting nut
Cushion lever
Cushion lever mounting nut
Swingarm pivot lock-nut
Swingarm pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot nut
Swingarm
Chain case
Plate
Chain adjus ...
Cylinder head related parts inspection
Refer to “cylinder head disassembly and assembly” .
Cylinder head distortion
Decarbonize the combustion chambers.
Check the gasket surface of the cylinder head for
distortion. Use a straightedge and thickness gauge.
Take clearance readings at several places. If
readings exceed the ...
Speed sensor removal and installation
Removal
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Disconnect the speed sensor lead wire coupler (1).
Remove the speed sensor (2).
Installation
Install the speed sensor in the reverse order of removal.
Pay atte ...