3-58 ENGINE
BEARING ASSEMBLY
• When installing the bearings into the bearing cap and conrod,
be sure to install the tab

1 first, and then press in the oppo-
site side of the bearing.
• Apply molybdenum oil solution to the crank pin and bearing
surface.
+ 99000-25140: SUZUKI MOLY PASTE
• When mounting the conrod on the crankshaft, make sure that
the numbers

2 on the conrod faces towards the intake side.
• Tighten the conrod cap nuts to the specified torque.
# Conrod cap nut
(Initial) : 19 N·m (1.9 kgf-m)
(Final) : 35 N·m (3.5 kgf-m)
• Check that the conrod moves smoothly.
CRANKCASE-CRANKSHAFT BEARING
INSPECTION AND SERVICE
CRANKCASE-CRANKSHAFT BEARING
• Inspect each upper and lower crankcase bearing for any dam-
age.
CRANKCASE-CRANKSHAFT BEARING SELECTION
• Install the plastigauge onto each crankshaft journal as shown.
) 09900-22301: Plastigauge
NOTE:
Do not place the plastigauge on the oil hole and do not rotate
the crankshaft when a piece of plastigauge is installed.
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