1987-2004 Kawasaki Mojave KSF250 Service Manual, Page 108Get this manual

1987-2004 Kawasaki Mojave KSF250 Service Manual, Page 108

CRANKSHAFTTRANSMISSION 8-13 Crankshaft Assembly

Crank Pin Center Direction 4.1 O.So

View 1Sprocket Mark 2Camshaft Chain Sprocket 3Left-hand Main Bearing 4Crank Pin SOi Passage

Connecting Rod Big End Seizure
-In case of serious seizure with damage to the crank halves, the crankshaft must be replacedIf the seizure is less severe, disassemble the crankshaft and replace the crankpin, needle bearing, and connecting rod (see Crankshaft Disassembly)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance
-Measure the side clearance of the connecting rod with thickness gaugeIf big end side clearance exceeds the service limit, the crankshaft assembly must be replaced or disassembled and the connecting rod and thrust washers visually inspected for wearConnecting Rod Big End Side Clearance