Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Crankshaft Installation

NOTE

If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications.

NOTICE

If the crankshaft, bearing inserts, or crankcase halves are replaced with new ones, select the bearing inserts and check clearance with a plastigage (press gauge) before assembling engine to be sure the correct bearing inserts are installed.

• Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the crankshaft main bearing inserts.
• Install: Crankshaft Connecting Rod Big End Caps (see Connecting Rod Installation)
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the grooved side [A] of the thrust washers.
• Insert the thrust washers into the groove of the #3 main journal [B].

Turn the oil groove side of the thrust washer to the crankshaft.

NOTE

• The thrust washers are identical.
• If the thrust washer installed properly, the blue-painted edges [C] are positioned as shown in the figure.

Front [D]

Connecting Rod Removal

• Refer to the Piston Removal.