Crankshaft Journal Bearing - Suzuki VZR1800 2007 Service Manual

• Apply engine oil to the bearing cap bolts.
• Tighten the bearing cap bolts as following two steps.
# Conrod bearing cap bolt
(Initial) : 35 N·m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lb-ft)
(Final) : After tightening the bolts to the above torque,
tighten them 1/4 of a turn (90°).
• Check the conrod movement for smooth turning.

CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL BEARING

INSPECTION
• Inspect each bearing of upper and lower crankcases for any
damage.
SELECTION
• Place the plastigauge axially along the crankshaft journal,
avoiding the oil hole, as shown.
% 09900-22301: Plastigauge
"
Never rotate the crankshaft when a piece of plasti-
gauge is installed.
• Tighten the crankcases bolts to the specified torque, in two
stages. (!3-82)
ENGINE 3-73
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