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:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Transmission components” “gearshift lever construction”
“gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate components” “gearshift
shaft construction”
Special to ...
Specifications
Service data
Wattage
unit: w
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Rear lighting system construction” “license plate light
components” “reflex reflector construction”
Reference: for the ...
Voltage check
If voltage is supplied to the circuit being checked, voltage
check can be used as circuit check.
With all connectors/couplers connected and voltage
applied to the circuit being checked, measure
voltage between each terminal and body ground.
If measurements were taken as shown ...