Suzuki GSX-R1000K5 - Camshaft Runout; Cam Chain Tension Adjuster

3-30 ENGINE
• If the camshaft journal oil clearance measured exceeds the
limit, measure the inside diameter of the camshaft journal
holder and outside diameter of the camshaft journal.
• Replace the camshaft or the cylinder head depending upon
which one exceeds the specification.
 Camshaft journal holder I.D.:
Standard: (IN. & EX.):
24.012 – 24.025 mm (0.9454 – 0.9459 in)
 09900-20602: Dial gauge (1/1000, 1 mm)
09900-22403: Small bore gauge (18 – 35 mm)
 Camshaft journal O.D.:
Standard (IN. & EX.):
23.959 – 23.980 mm (0.9433 – 0.9441 in)
 09900-20205: Micrometer (0 – 25 mm)
CAMSHAFT RUNOUT
• Measure the runout using the dial gauge.
• Replace the camshaft if the runout exceeds the limit.
 Camshaft runout:
Service Limit (IN. & EX.): 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
 09900-20607: Dial gauge (1/100 mm)
09900-20701: Magnetic stand
09900-21304: V-block set (100 mm)
CAM SPROCKET
• Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear.
• If they are worn, replace the sprocket/camshaft assembly and
cam chain as a set.
CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER
INSPECTION
• Remove the cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt and spring.
• Check that the push rod slides smoothly when releasing stop-
per 1.
• If it does not slide smoothly, replace the cam chain tension
adjuster with a new one.
SAMPLE