Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007, Service Manual

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3-102 ENGINE
CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER
• Retract the push rod by pushing the stopper .
• Fit a new gasket .
• Install the cam chain tension adjuster with “UP” mark faced
to the top side.
"
Cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
• Install the spring .
• Install the gasket washer and cap bolt .
NOTE:
Click sound is heard when the cam chain tension adjuster cap
bolt is installed.
• Tighten the cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
"
Cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• Remove the wire clamps .
• After installing the cam chain tension adjuster, rotate the
crankshaft (some turns), and recheck the positions of the
camshafts. (
3-103)
Use a new gasket to prevent oil leakage.
After installing the cam chain tension adjuster, check
to be sure that the adjuster works properly by check-
ing the slack of cam chain.
“UP” “UP”