Suzuki LS650 Savage - Page 134

ENGINE
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2. If the new gasket does not ha ve a row of gray
colored sealant already applied to this area, apply
a thin coat of gasket sealant (Three Bond or
equivalent) to
th e ri ght-hand cran kcase cover
gasket in the area shown in Figure 212. This is to
provide an oil-tight seal at this portion of the
gasket.
3. Insta ll a new ri ght-hand crankcase cover gasket
(
Figure 213 ).
4. Insta ll the right-hand crankcase cover and the
boils (Fig ur e 2 10 ). Be sure 10 in sta ll the special
washers und
er the co rr ect bo lt s as shown in ( W,
Figure 2 10 ). If the special washers are nOI
installed, th e righi-hand crankcase cover will leak
oil. Tighten the bolts securel y.
5. Install th e clutch cable into t he receptacle in the
right-hand crankcase cover.
6. Place a 19 mm open end wrench (Figure 208)
on the clutch release arm and carefully push down
on the wrench.
Th is will move the ar m up in order
to easily accept the clutch cable .
7. Insta ll the clutch cable into the re lease arm
( Figure 209).
NOTE
li th e locking tab has been opened and
closed seve
ra l times, the locking tab
may break off.
If this happens. insert
a small cotler pin through the holes in
the release arm recep ta cle 10 secure
the cable end.
8. Close the locking tab ( Figure 207) on the
release arm to hold the ca bl e end in place.
9. Perform Steps 12-24 of
En gine Oil and Filler
Change
as described in Chapter Th ree and refi ll
the engine oil.
10. Install the r ear brake pedal bracket and ri gh t-
ha nd foot rest. Tighten th e nuts to the torque
specification
li sted in Tab le I.
II. Install the exhaust system as described under
Exhaust System R emOI'Ql/ lnstallatiofl in Chapter
Seven.
12 . Ad just the clutch as described under Clutch
Adjustm em in Chapter Thr ee.