Transmission / transaxle

Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
010203040506.55N·mlb·ft
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Removal
  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).
  3. Disconnect the gear position switch lead wire coupler (1).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

  1. Remove the engine sprocket cover. Refer to “engine sprocket removal and installation” in section 3a .
  2. Remove the gp switch (2).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

Installation

Install the gear position switch in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following points:

  • apply grease to the o-ring.

Caution replace the o-ring with a new one.

Note align the gear position switch pin “a” with the gearshift cam hole “b”.

: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super grease “a” or equivalent)
Suzuki GSX-R. Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

  • Tighten the gear position switch mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque gear position switch mounting bolt (a): 6,5 N·m
Suzuki GSX-R. Gear position (gp) switch removal and installation

  • Route the gear position switch lead wire. Refer to “wiring harness routing diagram” in section 9a .

Test yourself

A quick Suzuki GSX-R 1000 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.