Crankshaft Grinding - Manual Correction
89suzuki04TSB No. TS 4-03 03319
Section Title: Engine
SUBJECT: GTI SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION/REGRINDING THE CRANKSHAFT
MODEL: GTI
YEAR: 1989
Regrinding of the crankshaft and installation of under size bearings (.025 mm), as described on pages 6A-43, 6A-44, 6A-53, 6A-55, and 6A-56 of the Swift GTi Service Manual, is no longer recommended.
The crankshaft bearing surfaces are provided from the factory with nitriding treatment to increase hardness. If reground, the treated surface will be removed and the hardness reduced. If the crank shaft bearing surface is damaged, the crankshaft must be replaced. The undersize bearing is not available as a spare part.
NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF THE FOLLOWING IMAGES IS TO INDICATE REVISION AREAS, LEGIBILITY HAS BEEN SACRIFICED.