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:
Starter clutch inspection
Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” .
Starter clutch
Install the starter driven gear onto the starter clutch.
Turn the starter driven gear by hand to inspect the
starter clutch for a smooth movement. The gear
turns in one direction only. If a large resistance is felt
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Heated oxygen sensor (ho2s) removal and
installation
Removal
Do not
remove the ho2 sensor while it is hot.
Caution
be careful not to expose the ho2 sensor to
excessive shock.
Do not use an impact wrench when
removing or installing the ho2 sensor.
Be careful not to twist or damage t ...
Short circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.
Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of
the circuit to be checked.
Note
if the circuit to be checked branches to other
parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/
couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...