PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-5
• Insert the thickness gauge between the valve stem end and
adjusting screw on the rocker arm. If the clearance is out of
specification, hold the locknut with a wrench and use the spe-
cial tool to adjust the clearance.
# 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
09917-14910: Valve adjuster driver
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• Turn the crankshaft clockwise 360° (one full rotation) and
align the “T” mark on the signal generator rotor with the center
of the pickup coil. Also, position the notches
2 on the right
end of each camshaft as shown.
• Measure the valve clearances of the remaining valves
D and
adjust them if necessary.
• When installing the cylinder head cover, apply the recom-
mended bond to the cylinder head cover groove and camshaft
end caps. (!3-83)
% 99000-31140: SUZUKI BOND “1207B”
• Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts to the specified torque.
(!3-84, 7-33)
• Install the signal generator cover.
Both the right and left valve clearances should be as
closely as possible.
Camshaft position
Notch
1 position
Intake camshaft Exhaust camshaft
C
D