PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-7
• Insert a thickness gauge between the valve end the adjusting
screw on the rocker arm.
• If the clearance is out of specification, adjust it to the specified
range.
\ 09900-20806: Thickness gauge
09917-14910: Tappet adjust drive
Valve clearance (when cold):
IN: 0.05 – 0.10 mm (0.002 – 0.004 in)
EX: 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.004 – 0.006 in)
" Valve clearance adjuster locknut:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
• Thoroughly wipe off oil from the fitting surfaces of the cylinder
head and cover.
• Apply SUZUKI BOND “1215” to the end caps of the cylinder
head cover gasket as shown.
E 99000-31230: SUZUKI BOND “1215”
(or equivalent bond)
• Apply engine oil to both sides of the washers
6
.
• Install the cylinder head cover
7
.
• Lightly tighten the cylinder head cover bolts and then tighten
them to the specified torque.
" Cylinder head cover bolt
Initial: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7 lb-ft)
Final: 14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.0 lb-ft)
The removed gasket must be replaced with a new one
to prevent oil leakage.
The removed washers must be replaced with new
ones to prevent oil leakage.