Suzuki GSF600K1 2001, Service Manual

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3-82 ENGINE
BEARING ASSEMBLY
• When installing the bearings into the bearing cap and conrod,
be sure to install the tab
1
first, and then press in the opposite
side of the bearing.
• Apply molybdenum oil solution to the crank pin and bearing
surface.
(
99000-25140: SUZUKI MOLY PASTE
• When mounting the conrod on the crankshaft, make sure that
the numbers
1
on the conrod faces towards the intake side.
• Tighten the conrod cap nuts to the specified torque.
%
Conrod cap nut
(Initial): 20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14.5 lb-ft)
(Final): 35 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25.5 lb-ft)
• Check that the conrod moves smoothly.
CRANKCASE-CRANKSHAFT BEARING
INSPECTION AND SERVICE
CRANKCASE-CRANKSHAFT BEARING INSPECTION
• Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for any dam-
age.
CRANKCASE-CRANKSHAFT BEARING SELECTION
• Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft journal as shown.
"
09900-22301: Plastigauge
NOTE:
Do not place the plastigauge on the oil hole and do not rotate the
crankshaft when a piece of plastigauge is installed.