- After unlocking the ratchet, push the cam chain tension adjuster rod.
- Insert the special tool between the ratchet and the adjuster body.
- 09918-53810: Chain tensioner lock tool
- Install the front cam chain tension adjuster No. 1 with the bolts and tighten its bolts to the specified torque.
Front cam chain tension adjuster No. 1 bolt:
- 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.0 lb·ft)
Front cam drive idle gear/sprocket
- Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise with the box wrench and align "R I T" line А on the crankshaft with the index marks В of the upper crankcase hole.
Caution: To adjust the camshaft timing correctly, be sure to align "R I T" line А with the index marks В and hold this position when installing the cam drive idle gears/sprockets, front and rear.
- Install the front cam chain tensioner No. 1 assy 1.
- Apply a small quantity of THREAD LOCK SUPER to the bolt and tighten its to the specified torque.
- 99000-32030: THREAD LOCK SUPER "1303" or equivalent
Front chain tensioner No. 1 bolt:
- 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13.0 lb·ft)
- Engage the cam chain No. 1 onto the cam drive idler sprocket and install it to the upper crankcase.
- Align the groove А on the cam idler sprocket with the embossed line В on the upper crankcase. (3-94)
- Apply SUZUKI MOLY PASTE to the idler shaft 2 and install the idler shaft.
Molybdenum oil solution
- Install the cam chain guide No. 1 3.
- Apply a small quantity of THREAD LOCK SUPER to the bolts and tighten its to the specified torque.
- 99000-32030: THREAD LOCK SUPER "1303" or equivalent
Cam chain guide No. 1 bolt:
- 18 Nm (1.8 kgf·m, 13.0 lb·ft)
- Remove the tensioner lock tool.
Note: Click sound is heard when the cam chain tension adjuster is released.