Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [40/221] Engine clutch and transmission 2 5

Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [40/221] Engine clutch and transmission 2 5
The engine/transmission unit is an air-
cooled parallel twin, fitted across the frame.
The engine has two valves per cylinder,
operated by double overhead camshafts. The
camshafts are chain driven off the crankshaft
and run in plain bearings.
The engine/transmlssion unit is constructed
in aluminium alloy with the crankcase being
divided horizontally. The crankcase Incor-
porates a wet sump (oil pan), pressure fed
lubrication system, and houses a gear driven
oil pump. The one-piece forged crankshaft
runs in four main bearings. The left-hand end
of the crankshaft carries the alternator rotor,
whilst the right-hand end canies the Ignition
rotor and pulse generator coils.
The clutch Is of the wet multi-plate type and
is gear driven off the crankshaft. The trans-
mission is of the six-speed constant mesh
type. Drive is taken to the rear wheel by chain.
The components and assemblies listed
below can be removed without having to
remove the engine/transmission assembly
from the frame. If however, a number of areas
require attention at the same time. removal of
the engine is recommended.
Valve cover
CamchBin tensloner
CamsIJans
Cylinder tI8Id
Cylinder b/OOk, pistons and piston rings
ignition rotor and pulse generator coil
Clutch
Oil pump
Gearehange mechanism
(eJdemaJ components)
AJtemafor
Statter cJutchand idle gear
Sump (oil pan), oil strainer and oil
pressu/8 relief valve
Startermotor
It is necessary to remove the engine!
transmission assembly from the frame and
separate the crankcase halves to gain access
to the following components.
Transmission shafls
Selector drom and forl<s
CI8IIkshaft and bearings
88I8ncer shsftand beerlngs
Connecting rod bIg-ends and beerltJQS
Engine, clutch and transmission 2-5
Note: The engine is very heavy. Engine
removal and instBllatJon should be canted out
with the aid of at leestone a$Sist8nt; persona/
injury or damage could OCCIJr if the engine fills
or is dlOpped. A hydraulic or mechanica/ Boor
jack should be used to support and lower or
raise the engine If possible.
Removal
1 Position the bike on Its centre stand. Work
can be made easier by raising the machine to
a suitable working height on a hydraulic ramp
Of a suitable platform.
2 If the engine is dirty, particularly around its
mountings, wash it thoroughly before starting
any major dismantling work. This will make
work much easi« and rule out the possibility
of caked on lumps of dirt falling Into some
vital component.
3 Drain the engine oil and remove the oil fllter
(see Chapt«1).
4 Remove the seat and the side panels (see
Chapter 7) and disconnect the battery
negative (-ve) lead (see Chapter 8). Trace the
negative lead to its connector and disconnect
it. Feed the lead through to the engine and
coil it on the crankcase. noting its routing.
5 Rwnove the fuel tank (see Chapter 3).
8 Slacken the screws securing the ignition
control unit to the left-hand side of the frame
to allow the connectors of the wiring routed
behind the unit to pass through. The ignition
control unit can be removed if preferred (see
Chapt« 4).
7 Remove the carburettors (see Chapter 3).
Plug the engine intake manifolds with clean
rag.
a Unscrew the knurled ring securing the
lower end of the tachometer cable to its drive
unit on the front of the cylinder head and
withdraw the cable inner end from the drive
unit (see IIk8tration).
9 Disconnect the spark plug leads from the
plugs and secure them clew of the engine.
10 Trace the starter motor cable back from
the starter motor (located under a cover
behind the cylinder block) to the starter relay.
1 It is not always easy to det.-minewhen or If
an engine should be completely overhauled,
as a number of factors must be considered.
2 High mileage is not necessarily an
indication that an overhaul Is needed, while
low mileage, on the other hand, does not
preclude the need for an overhaul. Frequency
of servicing is probably the single most
important consideration. An engine that has
regular and frequent oil and filter changes, as
well as other required maintenance, will most
likely give many miles of reliable service.
Conversely, a neglected engine.. or one which
has not been run in property, may require an
overhaul very early in its life.
3 Exhaust smoke and excessive oil
consumption are both indications that piston
rings and/or valve guides are in need of
attention, although make sure that the fault is
not due to oil leakage.
4 If the engine Is making obvious knocking or
rumbling noises, the connecting rod and/or
main bearings are probably at fault.
5 Loss of power, rough running, valve train
noise and high fuel consumption rates may
also point to the need for an overhaul,
especially if all are present at the same time. If
a complete tune-up does not help, major
mechanical wort< is the only solution.
S An engine overhaul generally involves
restoring the Internal pS'ts to the specifications
of a new engine. The piston rings and main and
connecting rod bearings are usually repleced
and the cylinder walls honed or, If necessary,
re-bored during a major overhaul. Generally the
valve seats are re-ground, since they are
usually in less than perfect condition at this
point. The end result should be a like new
engine that will give as many trouble-free miles
as the original.
7 Before beginning the overhaul, read through
the related procedures to famillarise yourself
with the scope and requirements of the job.
Overhauling an engine is not all that difficult,
but it is time consuming. Plan on the bike
being tied up for a minimum of two weeks.
Check on the availability of parts and make
sure any necessary special tools, equipment
and supplies are obtained in advance.
S Most wort< can be done with typical
workshop hand tools, although a number of
precision measuring tools are required for
Inspecting parts to determine If they must be
replaced. Often a dealer will handle the
inspection of parts and offer advice
concerning reconditioning and replacement.
As a general rule, time is the primary cost of
an overhaul so It does not pay to install worn
or substandard parts.
9 As a final note, to ensure maximum life and
minimum trouble from a rebuilt engine,
everything must be assembled with care in a
spotlessly clean environment.
5.8 Unscrew the knurted ring (arrow) to
release the tachometer cable

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