Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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 contacting surface of the cam chain guides. If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one.
- Install the cam chain guides. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain tensioner removal and installation” .
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 disasse ...
Cam chain tensioner inspection
Inspect the cam chain tensioner in the following
procedures:
remove the cam chain tensioner. Refer to “cam chain guide / cam chain
tensioner removal and installation” .
Check the ...
Other materials:
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Clutch control system components” “clutch components”
Special tool
...
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed letters “in”.
Cam wear
Check the camshaft for wear or damage.
Measure the cam height “a” w ...
Rear shock absorber disposal
Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
The rear shock absorber unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Keep away from fire and heat. High gas
pressure caused by heat can cause an
explosion.
Release gas ...