The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Loosen the clamp bolt [A] and turn the balancer shaft [B] clockwise [C] until the balancer gear makes a whining sound.
Turn the shaft counterclockwise [D] until the balancer gear whining sound disappears and tighten the clamp bolt.
Torque - Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Balancer Installation
Balancer Damper InspectionFuel Tank Cleaning
WARNINGGasoline and low flash-point solvents can
be
flammable and/or explosive and cause severe
burns. Clean the tank in a well-ventilated area, and
take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere
near the working area. Do not use gasoline
or low flash-point solvents t ...
Piston Ring Thickness Inspection
Measure the piston ring thickness.
Use the micrometer to measure at several points around
the ring.
Piston Ring Thickness
Standard:
Top [A] 0.77 0.79 mm (0.0303
0.0311 in.)
Second [B] 0.78 0.79 mm
(0.0307 0.0311 in.)
Service Limit:
Top 0.70 mm (0.0276 in.)
Second 0.71 mm (0.0280 ...
Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering
damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/
Installation in the Steering chapter).
ZX1000JD/KD [B]
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