Suzuki Boulevard M50, Service Manual

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3-52 ENGINE
NOTE:
Using the hand-press is recommended to install the crankshaft
journal bearings. However, the crankshaft journal bearings can
be installed by using the following special tools.

09924-84510: Bearing installer set
09924-74570: Final drive gear bearing remover/installer
• After installing the bearings, check the bearing surface for any
scratch or damage.
CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Install the crankshaft in the right crankcase half after installing
the thrust shim on the crankshaft.
NOTE:
The oil grooved face
A
of thrust shim
1
is faced to crankshaft
web side.
• Place the thrust washer, camshaft drive sprocket and primary
drive gear on the right end of the crankshaft and tighten pri-
mary drive gear bolt to the specified torque. (

3-73)

09930-40113: Rotor holder

Primary drive gear bolt: 95 N·m (9.5 kgf-m, 68.5 lb-ft)
• Use a thickness gauge to measure the thrust clearance
between right crankcase and thrust washer.

Crankshaft thrust clearance
Standard: 0.05 – 0.10 mm (0.002 – 0.004 in)

09900-20803: Thickness gauge
Clearance
1 mm (0.04 in)
SA
MP
LE