Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Crankshaft Side Clearance Inspection

• Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer [B] on the crankcase and the crank web [C] at the #3 main journal to determine clearance.

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.)

• Measure the width [A] of the crankshaft #3 main journal [B].

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.)