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:
Front fork components
Front fork cap
O-ring
Rebound damping force adjuster rod
Compression damping force adjuster rod
Piston rod nut
O-ring
Piston ring
Rod guide case
Spring
Piston rod
Spring collar b
Spring
Spring collar a
Slide bushing
Outer tu ...
Diagnostic information and procedures
Starting system symptom diagnosis
Condition
Possible cause
Correction / reference item
Engine does not turn
though the starter motor
runs
Faulty starter clutch.
Replace.
Starter button is not
effective
Run down battery
Repair or replac ...
Rear brake caliper removal and installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel. Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and
installation” in section 2d .
Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Remove the brake hose from the caliper by
removing the union bolt (1) and catch the brake fluid
in a ...