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8-16 ENGINE BOTTOM END
Crankcase Splitting
Crankcase Assembly
CAUTION
The upper and lower crankcase halves are ma-
chined at the factory in the assembled state, so the
crankcase halves must be replaced as a set.
•
With high-flash point solvent, clean off the mating sur-
faces of the crankcases halves and wipe dry.
•
Using compressed air, blow out the oil passages in the
crankcase halves.
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Install:
Crankshaft [A] and Connecting Rods (see Crankshaft
Installation)
Camshaft Chain [B]
Oil Pump Sprocket Chain [C]
Dowel Pins [D]
Oil Passage Pipe [E] with O-ring
Oil Seal [F]
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Before fitting the lower case on the upper case, check the
following.
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Be sure to hang the camshaft and oil pump sprocket chain
on the crankshaft.
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Check to see that the oil seal [A] is in the groove [B] of the
crankcase.
•
Apply liquid gasket [A] to the mating surface of the lower
crankcase half.
NOTE
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Make the application finish within 30 minutes when
the liquid gasket to the mating surface o f the lower
crankcase half is applied.
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Moreover fit the case and tighten the case bolts just
after finishing the application of the liquid gasket.
Sealant - Kawasaki Bond: 92104-1062
CAUTION
Do not apply liquid gasket around the crankshaft
main bearing inserts [B], and oil passage hole [C].