Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual page 90

3-40 ENGINE
• Put on the valve spring retainer , and using the special
tools, press down the spring, fit the cotter halves  to the
stem end, and release the lifter to allow the cotter halves to
wedge in between retainer and stem.
09916-14510: Valve lifter
09916-14530: Valve lifter attachment
09916-84511: Tweezers
09919-28610: Sleeve protector
• Be sure that the rounded lip
groove in the stem end.
• Install the other valves and springs in the same manner as
described previously.
Be sure to restore each spring and valve to their origi-
nal positions.
Be careful not to damage the valve and valve stem
when handling it.
• Install the tappet shims and the tappets to their original posi-
tions.
NOTE:
* Apply engine oil to the stem end, shim and tappet before fitting
them.
* When seating the tappet shim, be sure the figure printed sur-
face faces the tappet.
INTAKE PIPE
• Remove the intake pipes.
of the cotter fits snugly into the
 Valve spring retainer
 Cotter