2004-2006 Kawasaki Prairie 700 4x4, KVF 700 4x4 service manual, Page 216Get this manual
10-16 CRAN KSHAFTTRANSMISSION CrankshaftConnection Rod
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Measure the side clearance of the connecting rod big end [A]Olnsert thickness gauge [8] between the big end and either crank web to determine clearanceConnecting Rod Big End Side Clearance Standard: 0.160.46 mm (0.00630.0181 in Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0028 in)
'fthe clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the connecting rod with new one and then check clearance again If clearance is too larg after connecting rod replacement, th crankshaft also must be replaced
Connecting Rod Big End BearinglCrankpin Wear Measure the bearing inserticrankpin [A] clearance with
plastigage [8]OTighten the big end cap nuts to the specified torqueTorqueConnecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts: 34 N'm (3.5 kgfm, 25 ft-l b)
000 not move the connecting rod and crankshaft during clearance measurementConnecting Rod Clearance StandardService LimitBig End BearingInsertJCrankpin