Suzuki GSX-R1000 Automobile User Manual


 
1st ring and 2nd ring have letters "R" and "RN" marked on the
side. Be sure to bring the marked side to the top when fitting
them to the piston.
Position the gaps of the three ring as shown. Before inserting
each piston into the cylinder, check that the gaps are so
located.
PISTON AND
CONROD
Rub a small quantity of MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION onto
each piston pin.
1Ir
MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION
Assemble the piston and conrod.
NOTE:
When installing the pistons, the indent ® on the piston
head
must
be brought to the other side
of
ID code ® on the conrod
big end.
Install the piston pin circlips
CD.
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CAUTION
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Use new piston pin circlips to prevent circlip failure
which will occur with a bend one.
NOTE:
End gap of the circlip should not be aligned with the cutaway in
the piston pin bore.
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ENGINE
3-73
EX
Upper side
rail
• Top ring
IN Spacer
Apply engine oil to the sliding surface of the pistons and cylin-
der walls.
NOTE:
Be sure to install the pistons in the cylinders from which they
were removed in disassembly, refering to the cylinder numbers,
"1" through "4", scribed on the piston.