Suzuki GSX-R1000K5 Service Manual page 83

CAMSHAFT JOURNAL WEAR
• Determine whether or not each journal is worn down to the
limit by measuring the oil clearance with the camshaft
installed in place.
• Use the plastigauge 1 to read the clearance at the widest
portion, which is specified as follows:
 Camshaft journal oil clearance:
Service Limit: (IN. & EX.): 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
 09900-22301: Plastigauge
09900-22302: Plastigauge
NOTE:
Install camshaft journal holders to their original positions.
(3-102)
• Tighten the camshaft journal holder bolts evenly and diago-
nally to the specified torque.
 Camshaft journal holder bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Do not rotate the camshaft with the plastigauge in place.
• Remove the camshaft holders, and read the width of the com-
pressed plastigauge with envelope scale.
• This measurement should be taken at the widest part.
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