Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Thermostat removal and installation
Removal
- Drain a small amount of engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
- Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
- Remove the thermostat cover (1).
- Remove the thermostat (2).
Installation
Install the thermostat in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
- install the thermostat.
| Note air bleeder hole “a” of the thermostat faces upside. |
- Tighten the thermostat cover bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque thermostat cover bolt (a): 10 n·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft)
- Pour engine coolant and bleed air from the cooling circuit. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b .
Cooling fan relay inspection
Inspect the fan relay in the following procedures:
remove the frame covers. Refer to “exterior parts
removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d-
6).
Remove the cooling fan ...
Thermostat inspection
Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures:
remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking.
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Other materials:
Rear wheel removal
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand.
Remove the cotter pin 1.
Remove the axle nut 2.
Warning
A hot muffler can burn you.
The muffler will be hot enough
to burn you for some time after
stopping the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools to
avoid bur ...
Turn signal light
To replace the turn signal light
bulb, follow these directions.
Remove screw and take off
the lens.
Turn the socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Push in the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise.
Caution
Overtightening the screws may
cause the le ...
Piston ring removal and installation
Removal
Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs
and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to
remove it.
Note
do not expand the piston ring excessively
since it is apt to be broken down. ...