Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski User Manual


 
ENGINE BOTTOM END 8-25
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Measure the main bearing bore diameter, and mark [B]
the upper crankcase half [A] in accordance with the bore
diameter.
Crankcase main bearing bore diameter marks are "
"
mark and no mark.
NOTE
Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see
Crankcase Assembly).
The mark already on the upper crankcase half should
almost coincide with the measurement.
Crankcase Main Bearing Bore Diameter Marks
44.000 44.008 mm (1.7323 1.73259 in.)
None
44.009 44.016 mm (1.73263 1.7329 in.)
Marking Position
Select the proper bearing insert in accordance with the
combination coding of the crankcase and crankshaft.
Install the new inserts in the crankcase halves and check
insert/journal clearance with the plastigage.
Bearing Insert*Crankcase Main
Bearing Bore
Diameter Marking
Crankshaft Main
Journal Diameter
Marking
Size Color Part Number Journal No.
92139-3704 1, 5
92139-3713 3
1 Brown
92139-3707 2, 4
92139-3703 1, 5
None
92139-3712 3
None 1
Black
92139-3706 2, 4
92139-3702 1, 5
92139-3711 3None None Blue
92139-3705 2, 4
*The bearing inserts for Nos. 2 and 4 journals have an oil groove, respectively.