Suzuki 2005 GSF1200 Service Manual page 91

Cam Chain Tension Adjuster
• After removing the spring holder bolt (1) and spring,
unlock the ratchet mechanism (2) and push the push
rod (3) all the way into the cam chain tension adjuster.
NOTE
Before installing the cam chain tension
adjuster, turn the crankshaft clockwise to
remove any cam chain slack between the
crankshaft sprocket and exhaust camshaft
sprocket.
2
3
• Install a new gasket and the cam chain tension
adjuster onto the cylinder as shown.
CAUTION
!
Use a new gasket to prevent oil leakage.
• Tighten the cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolts
to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolt (a): 7
N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.0 lb-ft)
• Insert the spring into the cam chain tension adjuster
and tighten the spring holder bolt (4) to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque
Cam chain tension spring holder bolt (b): 38 N·m
(3.8 kgf-m, 27.5 lb-ft)
1
I649G1140078-01
(a)
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CAUTION
!
After installing the cam chain tension
adjuster, check the cam chain slack to make
sure that the cam chain tension adjuster is
working properly.
• After installing the cam chain tension adjuster, rotate
the crankshaft (some turns), and recheck the
positions of the camshafts.
• Turn the crankshaft and check that all the moving
parts (e.g., cam follower, camshaft) work properly.
• Be sure to check and adjust the valve clearance.
Refer to "Valve Clearance Inspection and Adjustment:
in Section 0B".
CKP Sensor Cover
• Apply a bond lightly to the CKP sensor cover gasket
mating surface as shown.
: Sealant 99000–31140 (SUZUKI Bond
1207B or equivalent)
Engine Mechanical: 1D-23
4,
(b)
I649G1140080-02
I649G1140082-01
I649G1140083-03