Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
9-16 CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Crankshaft Removal
Refer to the Connecting Rod Removal (see Connecting
Rod R emoval).
Crankshaft Installation
NOTE
If the c rankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to
the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main
Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications.
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
(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 the crankshaft with the camshaft chain [A] hanging
on it.
Install the connecting rod big end cap [B] (see Connecting
Rod Installation).
Connecting Rod Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove the connecting rod nuts [A] and big end caps [B].
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
Remove:
Camshaft Chain (see Camshaft Chain Removal in the
engine Top End chapter)
Crankshaft [A]
Pistons (see Piston Removal)
CAUTION
Discard the connecting rod bolts. To prevent dam-
age to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow the con-
necting rod bolts to bump against the crankpins.
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