- The cam chain tension adjuster are identified by the embossed letters (F-UP).
- Retract the push rod by pushing the stopper 1.
- Install a new gasket 2.
Caution: Use a new gasket to prevent oil leakage.
- Install the cam chain tension adjuster 3 and tighten its mounting bolts.
Cam chain tension adjuster mounting bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 kgf·m, 7.0 lb·ft)
- Install the spring 4.
- Install the gasket 5 and cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt 6.
Note: Click sound is heard when the cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt is installed.
- Tighten the cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt to the specified torque.
Cam chain tension adjuster cap bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 kgf·m, 16.5 lb·ft)
Caution: After installing the cam chain tension adjuster, check to be sure that the adjuster works properly by checking the slack of cam chain.
- After installing the cam chain tension adjuster, rotate the crankshaft (some turns), and recheck the positions of the camshafts. (3-106)
Front and rear cylinder head cover
- Pour engine oil in each oil pocket in the cylinder heads.
Note: Be sure to check the valve clearance. (2-8)
- Install the new gaskets to the cylinder head covers.
- Apply SUZUKI BOND to the cam end caps of the gaskets as shown.
- 99104-31140: SUZUKI BOND "1207B" or equivalent
Caution: Use the new gaskets to prevent oil leakage.
- Place the cylinder head covers on the cylinder heads.
- Fit a new gasket 1 to each head cover bolts.
Caution: Use a new gasket to prevent oil leakage.
- Tighten the head cover bolts in ascending order of numbers to the specified torque.
Head cover bolt (Front and Rear): 11 Nm (1.1 kgf·m, 8.0 lb·ft)