Suzuki GSF600K1 2001, Service Manual

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ENGINE 3-83
• Mate the lower crankcase with the upper crankcase and tighten
the crankshaft bolts to the specified torque and in the proper
tightening sequence.
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Crankcase bolt
(Initial): 13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 9.5 lb-ft)
(Final): 23 N.m (2.3 kgf.m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• Remove the lower crankcase and measure the width of com-
pressed plastigauge using the envelope scale. This measure-
ment should be taken at the widest part of the compressed
plastigauge.
#
Crankshaft journal oil clearance
Standard: 0.020 – 0.044 mm (0.0008 – 0.0017 in)
#
Crankshaft journal oil clearance
Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
• If the width at the widest part of the compressed plastigauge
exceeds the limit, replace the set of bearings with new ones.
Refer to the selection table.
• Check the corresponding crankcase journal I.D. codes (“A” or
“B”)
1
, which are stamped on the rear of the upper crankcase.
• Check the corresponding crankshaft journal O.D. codes (“A”,
“B” or “C”)
2
, which are stamped on the crankshaft.
Bearing selection table
Crankshaft O.D.
2
Code A B C
Crankcase
A Green Black Brown
I.D.
1
B Black Brown Yellow