Suzuki GSX-R1000 Automobile User Manual


 
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ENGINE
CONROD BIG END SIDE CLEARANCE
Inspect the conrad side clearance by using a thickness
gauge.
If the clearance exceeds the limit, remove the conrad and
inspect the conrad big end width and the crank pin width.
If the width exceed the limit, replace conrad or crankshaft.
_ Conrod big
end
side clearance:
Service
Limit:
0.30 mm (0.012 in)
IT'OOti
09900-20803:
Thickness
gauge
_ Conrod
big
end
width:
Standard: 19.95 - 20.00 mm (0.7854 - 0.7874 in)
lroot,
09900-20205: Micrometer (0 - 25 mm)
_ Crank pin
width:
Standard: 20.10 - 20.15 mm (0.7913 - 0.7933 in)
IT'OOt,
09900-20605: Dial calipers (1/100 mm, 10 - 34 mm)
CONROD-BIG END BEARING INSPECTION
Inspect the bearing surfaces for any sign of fusion, pitting,
burn, or flaws. If any, replace them with a specified set of
bearings.
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CONROD-BIG END BEARING SELECTION
Place the plastigauge axially along the crank pin, avoiding the
oil hole, as shown.
l';!OOti
09900-22301: Plastigauge
Tighten the conrad cap bolts to the specified torque, in two
stages.
(CT'3-75)
ICAUTION I
*
Apply
engine
oil
to
the
bearing
cap
bolt.
* Never rotate
the
crankshaft
or
conrod
when a piece
of
plastigauge is installed.
Rear