Inspection - Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual

8-4 KICK STARTER
• Remove the following parts from the kick starter shaft 8:
Return spring 9
Spring guide 0
Shim A
Spring B
" 09900-06107: Snap ring pliers
• Remove the kick starter guide G.

INSPECTION

• Inspect the oil seal lip for wear and damage.
• If any defects are found, replace the oil seal with a new one.
• Inspect the kick starter drive gear teeth for damage.
• Inspect the kick starter drive gear ratchet part for wear and
damage.
• Inspect the kick starter shaft and drive gear for contact sur-
face wear.
• Inspect the return spring for damage.
• Replace the defective parts with a new one if necessary.
• Inspect the kick starter idle gear teeth for wear and damage.
• Inspect the kick starter idle gear and its shaft contact surface
for wear and damage.
• If any defects are found, replace the gear with a new one.
Kick starter C
Snap ring D
Shim E
Kick starter drive gear F