If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft #3 main journal.
Crankshaft Side Clearance
Standard: 0.05 
0.25 mm
(0.0020 
0.0098 in.)
Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
If the measurement exceeds the standard, replace the crankshaft.
Crankshaft #3 Main Journal Width
Standard: 23.49 
23.54 mm (0.9248
0.9268 in.)
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Crankshaft Runout InspectionOil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace
oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and
oil filter must be removed. The oil
change and oil filter replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
A. Oil Filter
WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic s ...
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...
Cylinder Head Removal
Remove:
Thermostat Housing (see Thermostat Removal in the
Cooling System chapter)
Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Pipe Removal)
Camshafts (see Camshaft Removal)
Heat Insulation Plate [A] (see Engine Removal in the
Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
Place a container under the coolant dr ...