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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Hazard switch inspection
Inspect the hazard switch in the following procedures:
remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1).
(Yellow)
Inspect the hazard switch for continuity with the
tes ...
Side-stand / ignition interlock system parts
inspection
Check the interlock system for proper operation. If the
interlock system does not operate properly, check each
component for damage or abnormalities. If any
abnormality is found, replace the component with a new
one.
Side-stand switch
Turn the ignition switch off.
Remove the left si ...
Oil pressure indicator inspection
Inspect the oil pressure indicator in the following
procedures:
Note
before inspecting the oil pressure switch, check if the engine oil level
is correct. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b .
Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts remov ...