Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual page 97

& Conrod big end width
Standard: 21.95 – 22.00 mm (0.864 – 0.866 in)
& Crank pin width
Standard: 44.17 – 44.22 mm (1.739 – 1.741 in)
" 09900-20205: Micrometer (0 – 25 mm)
CONROD-CRANK PIN BEARING INSPECTION
• Loosen the bearing cap bolts, and tap the bearing cap bolt
lightly with plastic hammer to remove the bearing cap.
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Never reuse the bearing cap bolt.
• Remove the conrods, and mark them to identify the cylinder
position.
• Inspect the bearing surfaces for any sign of fusion, pitting,
burn, or flaws. If any, replace them with a specified set of
bearings.
CONROD-CRANK PIN BEARING SELECTION
• Place plastigauge axially on the crank pin avoiding the oil
hole, at TDC or BDC side as shown.
• Tighten the bearing cap bolts as the specified manner.
" 09900-22301: Plastigauge
09900-22302: Plastigauge
NOTE:
Never rotate the crankshaft or conrod when a piece of plasti-
gauge is in the clearance.
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