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8. Screw the new filter on by hand until
the filter gasket contacts the mount-
ing surface (small resistance will be
felt).
NOTE: To tighten the oil filter properly, it
is important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket first
contacts the mounting surface.
9. Mark the top dead center position on
the “cap type” filter wrench or on the
oil filter. Use an oil filter wrench to
tighten the filter 2 turns or to speci-
fied torque.
Oil filter tightening torque:
14.5 lbf-ft (20 N·m, 2.0 kgf-m)
NOTICE
Failure to use an oil filter with the
correct design and thread specifica-
tions can damage your motorcycle’s
engine.
Be sure to use a genuine Suzuki oil
filter or an equivalent one designed
for your motorcycle.
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