Balancer Shaft; Balancer Shaft Journal Bearing - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual

3-62 ENGINE

BALANCER SHAFT

DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the balancer gear along with the dampers from the
balancer shaft.
INSPECTION
• Inspect the damper for wear and damage, replace it if any
defects are found.
REASSEMBLY
• Apply MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION to each part.
P MOLYBDENUM OIL SOLUTION
• Set the dampers and install the balancer shaft to balancer
gear.
NOTE:
* Fit the stopper of the balancer shaft between the dampers.
* Align the line " on the balancer shaft with the punch # on the
balancer gear.

BALANCER SHAFT JOURNAL BEARING

INSPECTION
• Inspect each bearing of upper and middle crankcases for any
damage.
SELECTION
• Place the plastigauge axially along the balancer shaft journal
as shown.
\ 09900-22301: Plastigauge
Never rotate the balancer shaft when a piece of plasti-
gauge is installed.
• Mate the middle crankcase with the upper crankcase, and
tighten the crankcase bolts (M8) and crankshaft journal bolts
(M9) to the specified torque.
" Crankshaft journal bolt (M9):
Initial: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
Final : 50°
Crankcase bolt (M8):
Initial: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lb-ft)
Final : 26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m, 19.0 lb-ft)