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:
Steering stem bearing removal and installation
Removal
Remove the steering stem upper bearing and steering stem lower bracket.
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Remove the steering stem lower bearing inner race
using a chisel.
Remove the steering stem upper and lower bearing
races using ...
Specifications
Service data
Wheel
unit: mm (in)
Tire
Tightening torque specifications
Note
the specified tightening torque is described in the following.
“Front wheel components” “front wheel assembly construction”
“rear wheel components” “rear wheel assembly c ...
Steering / steering damper related parts
inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” .
Inspect the removed parts for the following
abnormalities:
Steering stem
Distortion of the steering stem and brackets.
Bearing
Bearing wear or damage
abnormal bearing noise
race wear or damage
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