Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2007) [105/549] Crankcase

ENGINE 3-55

CRANKCASE

GEARSHIFT FORK AND GEARSHIFT CAM

Removal

• Remove the gearshift cam bearing retainer screws  and

gearshift fork shaft retainer  from the lower crankcase.

• Remove the gearshift fork shafts  and gearshift forks 

from the lower crankcase.

• Remove the gearshift cam  and its bearing .

GEARSHIFT FORK-TO-GROOVE CLEARANCE

• Using a thickness gauge, check the gearshift fork clearance in

the groove of its gear.

• The clearance for each gearshift fork plays an important role

in the smoothness and positiveness of the shifting action.

 Shift fork-to-groove clearance:

Service Limit: 0.5 mm (0.020 in)

\ 09900-20803: Thickness gauge

• If the clearance checked is noted to exceed the limit specified,

replace the fork or its gear, or both.

GEARSHIFT FORK GROOVE WIDTH

• Measure the gearshift fork groove width using the vernier cali-

pers.

 Shift fork groove width:

Standard: 5.0 – 5.1 mm (0.197 – 0.201 in)

\ 09900-20102: Vernier calipers