Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Oil cooler / oil cooler hose inspection and cleaning

Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .

Oil cooler hose inspection

Inspect the oil cooler hoses for any damage and oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler hose with a new one.

Oil cooler inspection

1. Remove the oil cooler guard (1).

2. Inspect the oil cooler for oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the oil cooler with a new one. If the fins are bent or dented, repair them by carefully straightening them with the blade of a small screwdriver.

3. Reinstall the removed parts.

Oil cooler cleaning

1. Remove the oil cooler guard (1).
2.  Remove the oil cooler mounting bolts.

3. Blow out any foreign matter that is stuck in the oil cooler fins using compressed air.

4. Reinstall the removed parts.
5. Remove the oil cooler guard (4).

Installation

Install the oil cooler and oil cooler hoses in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:

•  apply thread lock to the oil cooler mounting bolt and tighten them securely.

: Thread lock cement
99000–32110 (thread lock cement super “1322” or equivalent)

• Apply engine oil to new o-rings.

• Apply thread lock to the oil cooler hose bolts and tighten them securely

: Thread lock cement
99000–32110 (thread lock cement super “1322” or equivalent)

• Pour engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .
• Install the removed parts.