Cam Chain Tensioner Inspection; Cylinder Head And Valve Inspection - Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual

CAM CHAIN No.1 GUIDE, CAM CHAIN No.2
GUIDE AND CAM CHAIN TENSIONER
INSPECTION
• Inspect the contacting surface of the cam chain guides and
cam chain tensioner.
• If it is worn or damaged, replace it with a new one.

CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE INSPECTION

VALVE DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the tappet 1 and shim 2 by fingers or magnetic
hand.
Identify the position of each removed part. Organize
the parts in their respective groups (i.e., intake or
exhaust) so that they can be installed in their original
locations.
• Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and
remove the two cotter halves 3 from the valve stem.
# 09916-14510: Valve lifter
09916-14521: Valve lifter attachment
09916-84511: Tweezers
Be careful not to damage the tappet sliding surface
with the special tool.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTON 6-11