PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-7
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)
#
• 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.
1.70 mm
170
Use the new gasket to prevent oil leakage.
Summary of Contents for LT-A700X 2004
Page 25: ...2 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INTAKE SIDE ...
Page 26: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2 9 EXHAUST SIDE ...
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Page 59: ...3 8 ENGINE Remove the engine from the right side ...
Page 133: ...3 82 ENGINE Pull the rope and check that the ratchet is pushed out ...
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Page 312: ...CHASSIS 8 9 REAR CARRIER Remove the rear carrier 1 ...
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Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 33 HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION Head light coupler Head light R Adjusting point ...
Page 453: ...10 26 SERVICING INFORMATION Rear box Rear fender Right mud guard Left mud guard ...
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