Suzuki GSX-R1000 Automobile User Manual


 
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ENGINE
CAMSHAFT
JOURNAL
WEAR
Determine whether or not each journal is worn down to the
limit by measuring the oil clearance with the camshaft
installed in place.
Use the plastigauge to read the clearance at the widest por-
tion, which is specified as follows:
_ Camshaft journal oil clearance:
Service Limit: (IN
& EX): 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
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09900-22301: Plastigauge
09900-22302: Plastigauge
NOTE:
Install camshaft journal holders to their original positions.
(c:::::r
3-100)
Tighten the camshaft journal holder bolts evenly and diago-
nally to the specified torque.
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Camshaft journal holder bolt: 10 N·m
(1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 Ib-ft)
NOTE:
Do
not
rotate the camshaft with the plastigauge in place.
Remove the camshaft holders, and read the width of the com-
pressed plastigauge with envelope scale.
This measurement should be taken at the widest part.