Suzuki 2007 XL7, Service Manual

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Engine Mechanical: 1D-245
NOTE
All chips must be removed from the drilled
hole prior to tapping.
7. Using compressed air, clean out any chips.
NOTE
• Do not remove the fixture plate, ensure the
fixture plate is installed during the
machining and installation processes of
the insert.
• During the tapping process, it is necessary
to repeatedly remove the tap and clean
chips from the hole and the flutes of the
tap.
• Ensure the tap has created full threads at
least to the depth equal to the insert
length.
8. Using a suitable tapping wrench, tap the threads of
the drilled hole by hand only.
9. In order to tap the new threads for the insert to the
proper depth, rotate the tap into the crankshaft main
cap bolt hole until the mark (3) on the tap aligns with
the top of the drill bushing (2).
NOTE
All chips must be removed from the tapped
hole prior to insert installation.
10. Using compressed air, clean out any chips.