Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Piston ring removal and installation
Removal
- Remove the piston. Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” .
- Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs and then push up the opposite side of the 1st ring to remove it.
| Note do not expand the piston ring excessively since it is apt to be broken down. |
- Remove the 2nd ring and oil ring in the same manner.
Installation
Note
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- Install the piston rings in the order of the oil ring, second ring and top ring.
- the first member to go into the oil ring groove is
the spacer (1).
After placing the spacer, fit the two side rails (2).
| Caution when installing the spacer, be careful not to allow its two ends to overlap in the groove. |
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- Install the 2nd ring (3) and 1st ring (4) to piston.
| Note 1st ring (4) and 2nd ring (3) differ in shape. |
| Note face the side with the stamped mark upward when assembling. |
- Position the gaps of the three rings and side rails as shown. Before inserting piston into the cylinder, check that the gaps are so located.
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- Install each piston and piston pin. Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Cylinder inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Cylinder distortion
Check the gasket surface of the cylinder for distortion.
Use a straightedge and thickness gau ...
Piston and piston ring inspection
Refer to “piston ring removal and installation” .
Piston diameter
Measure the piston diameter using the micrometer at 15
mm (0.6 In) “a” from the skirt end. If the piston diameter
is less than the ...
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Conclusion
Traffic, road and weather conditions
vary. Other motorists'
actions are unpredictable. Your
motorcycle's condition can
change. These factors can best
be dealt with by giving every ride
your full attention.
Circumstances beyond your control
could lead to an accident. You
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Evaporative emission control system
diagram (only for e-33)
Fuel tank
Fuel-vapor separator
Fuel pump
Fuel feed hose
Fuel shut-off valve
Iap sensor
Surge hose
Evap canister
Purge hose
Evap system purge control solenoid valve
Fue
Hc vapor
Fresh air
Vacuum
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Precautions
Precautions for clutch system
Refer to “general precautions” in section 00 (page 00-1).
Schematic and routing diagram
Clutch cable routing diagram
Refer to “throttle cable routing diagram” in section 1d .
Diagnostic information and procedures
Clutch system symptom diagnosis
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