Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
8-18 ENGINE BOTTOM END
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Crankshaft Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove:
Camshaft Chain [A]
Oil Pump Sprocket Chain [B]
Remove the crankshaft [C] with the oil seal [D].
Crankshaft Installation
CAUTION
If the crankshaft, bearing inserts, or crankcase
halves are replaced with new ones, select the bear-
ing inserts and check clearance with a plastigage
before assembling engine to be sure the correct
bearing inserts are installed.
Fit the crankshaft main bearing inserts on the upper [A]
and lower [B] crankcase halves.
#1, 5 Bearing Inserts (no Groove, same)
#2, 4 Bearing Inserts (Groove, same)
#3 Bearing Insert (no Groove)
NOTE
Be sure the bearing inserts are seated in the saddles,
and the tangs in the bearing inserts are aligned with the
notches in the saddles.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the crankshaft
main bearing inserts.
Fit the thrust washers [A] to both sides of the upper
crankcase #3 main bearing [B].
Install the thrust washer so that the oil grooves [C] face
outward.