Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Engine assembly installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of engine removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- before installing the engine, install the collars (1).

- Before installing the engine, install the engine
mounting thrust adjusters (2).

- Gradually raise the rear side of the engine assembly,
and then put the drive chain on the driveshaft.
| Caution
be careful not to catch the wiring harness
between the frame and the engine. |

- Install all engine mounting bolts and tighten them
temporarily.
- Tighten the engine mounting thrust adjusters (2) to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
engine mounting thrust adjuster (a): 23 n·m (2.3
Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)


- Tighten the engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nuts
(3) to the specified torque with the special tool.
Tightening torque
engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut (b): 45
n·m (4.5 Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbf-ft)
Special tool
(a): 09940–14990 (engine mounting
adjust
wrench)


- Tighten all engine mounting bolts and nuts to the
specified torque, as shown in the following illustration
| Note
the engine mounting nuts are self-locking.
Once the nuts have been removed, they are
no longer of any use. |
- Tighten the engine mounting pinch bolt to the
specified torque, as shown in the following illustration.

- Collar
- Engine mounting thrust adjuster
- Engine mounting thrust adjuster lock-nut
- Engine mounting bolt (220 mm)
- Engine mounting bolt (45 mm)
- Engine mounting bolt (55 mm)
- Engine mounting nut
- Engine mounting pinch bolt
23
N·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
45 N·m (4.5
Kgf-m, 32.5 Lbf-ft)
75 N·m (7.5
Kgf-m, 54.0 Lbf-ft)
55 N·m (5.5
Kgf-m, 40.0 Lbf-ft)
|
- Install the engine sprocket. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and
installation” in section 3a .
- Install the exhaust pipe assembly and muffler. Refer to “muffler /
muffler chamber / exhaust pipe removal and installation” in section 1k .
- Install the radiator. Refer to “radiator / cooling fan motor removal
and installation” in section 1f .
- Install the throttle body. Refer to “throttle body removal and
installation” .
- Install the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” .
- After remounting the engine, route the wiring harness, cable and hoses
properly. Refer to “wiring harness routing diagram” in section 9a ,
“throttle cable routing diagram” and “water hose routing diagram” in
section 1f .
- Pour engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to “cooling system
inspection” in section 0b and “engine oil and filter replacement” in
section 0b .
- After finishing the engine installation, check the
following items.
- Throttle cable play refer to “throttle cable play inspection and
adjustment” in section 0b .
- Throttle valve synchronization
refer to “throttle valve synchronization” (page 1d-
16).
- Clutch cable play refer to “clutch cable play inspection and
adjustment” in section 0b .
- Drive chain slack refer to “drive chain inspection and adjustment” in
section 0b .
- Engine oil and coolant leakage refer to “cooling circuit inspection” in
section 1f .
Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the
engine using a steam cleaner. Engine removal is
sequentially explained in the following steps:
remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exter ...
It is unnecessary to remove the engine assembly from
the frame when servicing the cylinder head cover and
camshafts.
Note
before servicing the engine top side
components (until camshaf ...
Other materials:
Battery current leakage inspection
Inspect the battery current leakage in the following
procedures:
turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Disconnect the battery (–) lead wire.
Measure the current betwee ...
Be extra safety-conscious on bad weather days
Riding on bad weather days,
especially wet ones, requires
extra caution. Braking distances
increase on a rainy day. Stay off
the painted surface marks, manhole
covers, and greasy-appearing
areas, as they can be
especially slippery. Use extra caution
at railway crossings and on
metal grating ...
Rear seat
The seat lock is located under the
left frame cover. To remove the
rear seat, insert the ignition key
into the lock and turn it clockwise.
Raise the front end of the seat
and slide it forward.
To reinstall the seat, slide the seat hooks into the seat hook retainers and
push down firm ...