VL1500K5 (’05-MODEL) 17
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY AND
REASSEMBLY
The engine disassembly and reassembly procedures are differ-
ent from those of the VL1500K4 (’04-MODEL). For details other
than the following parts, refer to the VL1500 Service Manual.
GEAR POSITION SWITCH REMOVAL
• Remove the gear position switch
1
.
GEAR POSITION SWITCH REASSEMBLY
• Apply SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” to the O-ring.
• When installing the gear position switch
1
,
align the pin
A
with the hole
B
in the gearshift cam retainer
2
.
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(
99000-25030: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” (USA)
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A” (Others)
EOT SENSOR REMOVAL
• Place an oil pan below the EOT sensor.
• Disconnect the EOT sensor coupler
1
and remove the EOT
sensor
2
.
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EOT SENSOR REASSEMBLY
• Install a new gasket washer
1
.
• Tighten the EOT sensor to the specified torque.
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&
EOT sensor: 22 N·m (2.2 kgf-m, 16.0 lb-ft)
Use a new O-ring to prevent oil leakage.
Do not remove the EOT sensor when the engine is hot.
Take special care when handling the temperature sen-
sor. It may cause damage if it gets a sharp impact.
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