Suzuki RM-Z450 - Drive Chain and Sprockets; Drive Chain Slack; Crankcase Driveshaft Oil Seal

2-26 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• The rear muffler body mounting bolt is of flanged type which
tightens the muffler body
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4, rear muffler body
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1 and inner
plate
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2 together. When tightening, make sure to properly
align the screw holes of these three parts to prevent the bolt
from cross-threading or interfering with the screw holes.
NOTE:
To position the rear muffler body
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1 and the inner plate
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2 in
alignment with the muffler body, use a rod which fits into the
inner plate bore and move it as necessary.
• Tighten four bolts.
NOTE:
After assembling the muffler, inspect the exhaust gas leakage.
DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
• Place the motorcycle on the side stand.
• Inspect the drive chain slack at the middle point between the
drive chain buffer and rear sprocket.
# Drive chain slack: 40 – 50 mm (1.6 – 2.0 in)
CRANKCASE DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL
• Remove the engine sprocket. (!5-5)
• Inspect the oil seal for abnormality (dust, stone or foreign
materials).
• If necessary, replace it with a new one.
40 – 50 mm
(1.6 – 2.0 in)