Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
- Remove the cam chain guide no. 2 (1).
- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to “engine top side disassembly” and “engine bottom side disassembly” .
- Remove the starter clutch. Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” in section 1i .
- Remove the cam chain guide no. 1 (2) And cam chain tensioner (3).
Installation
Install the cam chain guides/cam chain tensioner in the reverse order of removal.
Cam chain tension adjuster inspection
The cam chain tension adjuster is maintained to proper
tension automatically.
Remove the cam chain tension adjuster. Refer to “engine top side
disassembly” .
Holding the cam chai ...
Cam chain guide inspection
Inspect the cam chain guide in the following procedures:
remove the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain
tensioner removal and installation” .
Check the contact ...
Other materials:
Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of suzuki performance
4 motor oil or equivalent
engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/
sj with jaso ma in api (american
petroleum institute) classification.
A ...
Wheel balance check and adjustment
Check and adjust the wheel balance in the following
procedures:
removal the wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal and
installation” and “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Remove the mounting drum from the rear wheel.
(For rear wheel) ref ...
Engine coolant recommendation
Engine coolant
Use an anti-freeze/engine coolant compatible with an
aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only.
Water for mixing
Use distilled water only. Water other than distilled water
can corrode and clog the aluminum radiator.
Anti-freeze / engine coolant
The engine coolant perfo ...