Crankcase - Crankshaft Bearing Selection - Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual

ENGINE 3-36
• When mounting the conrad on the crankshaft, make sure
that numeral figure
CD
of the conrad faces rearward.
• Tighten the conrad fitting nuts with specified torque.
Tightening torque: 49 - 53 N'm
(4.9 - 5.3 kg-m. 35.5 - 38.5 Ib-ft)
• Check the control for smooth turning.
CRAN KCASE-CRAN KSHAFT
BEARING SELECTION
• Inspect each bearing of upper and lower crankcases for any
damage.
• Place plastigauge on each crankshaft journal in the usual
manner.
09900-22301: Plastigauge (Not available in U.S.A.)
NOTE:
Do not place the plastigauge on the oil hole, and do not rotate
the shaft when plastigauge is in place.
• Mate the lower crankcase with the upper crankcase, and
tighten the crankshaft tightening bolts with specified torque
value in the indicated order.
Tightening torque Initial Tightening Final Tightening
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13N'm 120-24N.m
8 mm bolt
1.3 kg-m) ( 2.0 - 2.4 kg-m )
( 9.5 Ib-ft
I 14.5 - 17.5 Ib-ft
• Remove the lower crankcase, and measure the width of
compressed plastigauge in the usual manner.
Crank journal bearing oil clearance
Standard: 0.020 - 0.044 mm (0.0008 - 0.0017 in)
Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
• If the width at the widest part exceeds the limit, replace the
set of bearings with new ones by referring to the selection
table.
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