Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Water pump related parts inspection
Refer to “water pump disassembly and assembly” .
Mechanical seal
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the mechanical seal that shows indications of leakage.
Oil seal
Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with particular attention given to the lip.
Replace the oil seal that shows indications of leakage.
Seal washer
Visually inspect the seal washer for damage, with particular attention given to the sealing face.
Replace the seal washer that shows indications of leakage.
Impeller / shaft
Visually inspect the impeller and its shaft for damage.
Replace the impeller or shaft if necessary.
Impeller shaft journal
Visually inspect the journal for damage or scratch.
Replace the holder if necessary.
Water pump disassembly and assembly
Refer to “water pump removal and installation” .
Disassembly
Remove the air bleeder bolt (1) if necessary.
Remove the water pump case screws.
Remove the o-ring (2).
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Specifications
Service data
Thermostat + radiator + fan + coolant
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Water hose routing diag ...
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Rear turn signal light removal and installation
Removal
Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and
installation” in section 9d .
Remove the rear combination light. Refer to “rear combination light
removal and installation” .
Disconnect the lead wire coupler (1).
(Lh: white, rh: black)
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Exhaust pipe bolt and muffler bolt inspection
Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every
12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter
Check the exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts to the
specified torque.
Tightening torque
exhaust pipe bolt (a): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
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Drive chain cleaning and lubricating
Clean and lubricate drive chain
every 1 000 km (600 miles)
Clean and lubricate the drive chain in the following
procedures:
clean the drive chain with kerosine. If the drive chain
tends to rust quickly, the intervals must be
shortened.
Caution
do not use trichloroethyle ...