Suzuki GSF600K1 2001, Service Manual

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ENGINE 3-45
• After removing the spring holder bolt
1
and spring, unlock the
ratchet mechanism
2
and push the push rod
3
all the way
into the cam chain tensioner.
NOTE:
Before installing the cam chain tensioner, turn the crankshaft clock-
wise to remove any cam chain slack between the crankshaft
sprocket and exhaust camshaft sprocket.
• Install a new gasket and the cam chain tensioner onto the cyl-
inder block as shown.
• Tighten the cam chain tensioner bolts to the specified torque.
" "
" " "
Cam chain tensioner mounting bolt:
7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5.0 lb-ft)
• Insert the spring into the cam chain tensioner and tighten the
spring holder bolt
4
to the specified torque.
"
Spring holder bolt: 35 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25.5 lb-ft)
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After installing the cam chain tensioner, check the cam
chain slack to make sure that the cam chain tensioner is
working properly.
• Recheck the camshaft position (cam timing).
• Install the cam chain guide
5
with the four bolts and tighten
them to the specified torque.
"
Cam chain guide mounting bolt:
10 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Be sure to face the arrow mark on the cam chain guide towards
the exhaust side.