Valve Clearance - Suzuki GSX1400 Service Manual

2-6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ELECTRODE'S CONDITION
• Check the condition of the electrode.
• If it is extremely worn or burnt, replace the spark plug. Replace
the spark plug if it has a broken insulator, damaged thread, etc.
Check the thread size and reach when replacing the spark
plug. If the reach is too short, carbon will be deposited
on the screw portion of the spark plug hole and engine
damage may result.
SPARK PLUG AND SPARK PLUG CAP INSTALLATION
• Install the spark plugs to the cylinder head by finger tight, and
then tighten them to the specified torque.
Spark plug: 11 N . m (1.1 kgf . m, 8.0 Ib-ft)
To avoid damaging the cylinder head threads, first finger
tighten the spark plug and then tighten it to the proper
torque using the spark plug wrench.

VALVE CLEARANCE

• Remove the fuel tank. (
• Remove the spark plug caps.
• Remove the ignition coil brackets. Remove the ignition coils.
• Disconnect the cam position sensor coupler.
• Disconnect the PAIR hoses.
• Remove the PAIR valve.
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