Tighten the rod guide case in the following procedures: measure the effective length l of the torque wrench.
Calculate the reading torque on the torque wrench by use of the formula shown below.
Special tool
(a): 09940–84710 (rod guide case
wrench)


| T: reading torque on the torque wrench |
| Ts: specified torque |
| Ls: 0.05 M (1.97 In) |
| L: effective length of the torque wrench |
Front fork parts inspection
SpecificationsCrankshaft thrust clearance inspection and
selection
Refer to “engine bottom side disassembly” (page 1d-
49).
Refer to “engine bottom side assembly” .
Inspection
With the crankshaft’s right-side and left-side thrust
bearings inserted into the upper crankcase.
Measure the thrust clearance “a” between the leftside
thrust bearing and ...
Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of suzuki performance
4 motor oil or equivalent
engine oil. Use sf/sg or sh/
sj with jaso ma in api (american
petroleum institute) classification.
A ...
Camshaft inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Camshaft identification
The exhaust camshaft has the embossed letters “ex”
and the intake camshaft has the embossed letters “in”.
Cam wear
Check the camshaft for wear or damage.
Measure the cam height “a” w ...