Suzuki LT-A700X 2004 Service Manual page 24

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
The clearance is adjusted by replacing the existing tappet shim
by a thicker or thinner one.
• Remove the intake or exhaust camshaft. ($3-13)
• Remove the tappet and shim by fingers or magnetic hand.
• Check the figures printed on the shim. These figures indicate
the thickness of the shim, as illustrated.
• Select a replacement shim that will provide a clearance within
the specified range. For the purpose of this adjustment, a total
of 21 sizes of tappet shim are available ranging from 2.50 to
3.50 mm in steps of 0.05 mm. Fit the selected shim to the
valve stem end, with numbers toward tappet. Be sure to
check shim size with micrometer to ensure its size. Refer to
the tappet shim selection table ($2-8, 2-9) for details.
NOTE:
* Be sure to apply engine oil to tappet shim top and bottom
faces.
* When seating the tappet shim, be sure the figure printed sur-
face faces the tappet.
NOTE:
Reinstall the camshafts in the specified manner. ( $ 3-101)
• After replacing the tappet shim and camshafts, rotate the
engine so that the tappet is depressed fully. This will squeeze
out oil trapped between the shim and the tappet that could
cause an incorrect measurement. Then check the clearance
again to confirm that it is within the specified range.
• Install the new gasket 1 to the cylinder head cover.
• Apply SUZUKI BOND to the cam end caps of the gasket as
shown.
' 99104-31140: SUZUKI BOND "1207B" (USA)
99000-31110: SUZUKI BOND "1215" (Others)
#
Use the new gasket to prevent oil leakage.
• Tighten the head cover bolts to the specified two-step torque
sequentially and diagonally.
" Head cover bolt: Initial 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
Final 14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.0 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Apply engine oil to the both side of head cover washer before
installing the head cover bolts.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
170
2-7
1.70 mm