Throttle Body Inspection And Cleaning; Engine Assembly Removal - Suzuki RMX450Z Service Manual

• With the throttle valve fully closed, install the TP
sensor (8) and tighten the TP sensor mounting screw
to the specified torque.
NOTE
• Align the throttle shaft end "C" with the
groove "D" of TP sensor.
• Apply grease to the throttle shaft end "C" if
necessary.
: Grease 99000–25010 (SUZUKI SUPER
GREASE "A" or equivalent)
Special tool
: 09930–11950 (Torx wrench (T25H))
Tightening torque
TP sensor mounting screw: 3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf-m,
2.5 lbf-ft)
"C"
• Connect the yellow button "E" side of the fuel hose to
the throttle body side.
CAUTION
!
Be sure to connect the fuel hose by your
hand. You may not connect the fuel hose with
any tool.
• Install the starter knob/idle screw (9) to the lower hole.
9
"8"
"D"
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"E"
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Throttle Body Inspection and Cleaning

Refer to "Throttle Body Disassembly and Assembly"
(Page 1D-17).
Cleaning
WARNING
!
Some carburetor cleaning chemicals,
especially dip-type soaking solutions, are
very corrosive and must be handled carefully.
Always follow the chemical manufacturer's
instructions on proper use, handling and
storage.
• Clean passageways with a spray-type carburetor
cleaner and blow dry with compressed air.
CAUTION
!
Do not use wire to clean passageways. Wire
can damage passageways. If the components
cannot be cleaned with a spray cleaner it may
be necessary to use a dip-type cleaning
solution and allow them to soak. Always
follow the chemical manufacturer's
instructions for proper use and cleaning of
the throttle body components. Do not apply
carburetor cleaning chemicals to the rubber
and plastic materials.
Inspection
Check following items for any defects or clogging.
Replace the parts or throttle body if necessary.
• O-ring
• Throttle valve
• Fuel pipe
• Cushion seal
• Fuel injector

Engine Assembly Removal

Before taking the engine out of the frame, wash the
engine using a stream cleaner. Engine removal is
sequentially explained in the following steps:
1) Remove the protector. Refer to "Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation" in Section 9D (Page 9D-
1).
2) Drain engine oil. Refer to "Engine Oil Filter
Replacement" in Section 0B (Page 0B-7).
3) Drain engine coolant. Refer to "Cooling System
Inspection" in Section 0B (Page 0B-9).
4) Remove the radiator reservoir tank. Refer to
"Radiator Reservoir Tank Removal and Installation"
in Section 1F (Page 1F-6).
5) Remove the fuel tank. Refer to "Fuel Tank Removal
and Installation" in Section 1G (Page 1G-5).
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