Gear Position (Gp) Switch; Removal; Inspection; Installation - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

GEAR POSITION (GP) SWITCH

REMOVAL

• Drain engine oil. (!2-11)
• Remove the seat, radiator covers and fuel tank. (!5-2)
• Remove the gearshift lever. (!9-3)
• Disconnect the GP switch lead wire coupler 1 and clamps.
• Remove the GP switch 2.
• Remove the O-ring 3, switch contacts 4 and springs 5.

INSPECTION

Refer to page 12-38 for details.

INSTALLATION

Install the gear position switch in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
• Install the switch contacts and springs.
• Fit the new O-ring to GP switch and apply grease to it.
Replace the O-ring with a new one.
& 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A"
• Install the GP switch and tighten the bolts to the specified
torque.
$ GP switch mounting bolt: 6.5 N·m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 lb-ft)
• Route the GP switch lead wire properly. (!20-20)
CAUTION
or equivalent
GEARSHIFTING 9-8