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:
Inspecting the drive chain
When inspecting the chain, look
for the following:
loose pins
damaged rollers
dry or rusted links
kinked or binding links
excessive wear
improper chain adjustment
If you find anything wrong with the
drive chain condition or adjustment,
correct the pr ...
Spring pre-load adjustment
To change the spring pre-load,
turn the adjuster 1 clockwise or
counterclockwise. Turning the
adjuster clockwise will increase
the spring pre-load. Turning the
adjuster counterclockwise will
decrease the spring pre-load.
There are five grooved lines on
the side of the adjuster 1 for re ...
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. ...