Suzuki DF9,9 Service Manual page 152

6-32 POWER UNIT
Conrod big end oil clearance
Standard: 0.025 – 0.045 mm (0.0010 – 0.0018 in)
Service limit: 0.063 mm (0.0025 in)
If measurement exceeds service limit, replace the conrod
assembly and/or crankshaft.
Measure conrod big end oil clearance as follows:
1. Clean the surface of conrod, conrod cap and crank pin.
2. Place a piece of Plastigauge on crank pin parallel to the
crankshaft. Avoid placing Plastigauge over the oil hole.
 09900-22301: Plastigauge
3. Install conrod and conrod cap to crank pin.
4. Apply engine oil to conrod bolts and tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
 Conrod cap bolt: 12 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8.5 lb-ft)
NOTE:
Do not rotate conrod with Plastigauge in place.
5. Remove conrod and conrod cap from crank pin.
6. Measure the compressed plastigauge width at its widest
point.
CRANKSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE
Measure the crankshaft thrust clearance.
 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
Crankshaft thrust clearance
Service limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
If measurement exceeds service limit, replace crankshaft and/or
crankcase.