Suzuki RM-Z450 - Page 81

ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 5-5
• Remove the gearshift lever
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N.
NOTE:
Mark the gearshift shaft head at which the gearshift lever slit set
for correct reinstallation.
• Remove the engine sprocket cover
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O.
• Remove the front chain guide plate

P.
• Remove the drive chain clip

Q, and release the drive chain.
• Remove the snap ring
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R and engine sprocket

S.
# 09900-06107: Snap ring pilers
• Remove the engine mounting front brackets
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T, left and right.
• Remove the engine mounting upper brackets
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U, left and
right.
• Remove the engine mounting bolt and nut

V.
• Remove the swingarm pivot shaft nut and washer.
• Extract three quarters of the swingarm pivot shaft so as to
keep the swingarm in position.
NOTE:
The swingarm will come off when the swingarm pivot shaft is
completely removed.
• Remove the engine from the frame.