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:
Drive chain related parts inspection
Refer to “rear sprocket / rear sprocket mounting drum removal and
installation” .
Dust seal
Inspect the dust seal for wear or damage. If any damage
is found, replace the dust seal with a new one.
Bearing
Inspect the play of the sprocket mounting drum bearing
by hand while it is in the dr ...
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 chain tension adjuster as shown in
the figure, compress the plunger by turning the
adjuster body unt ...