2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 213Get this manual
10-14 CRANKSHAFTTRANSMISSION CrankshaftConnection Rod
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil: Threads [A] of Connecting Rod Big End Cap Bolts Seating Surface [B] of Connecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts [C] Tighten :
TorqueConnecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts: 34 N'm (3.5 kgf'm, 25 ft'lb)
CrankshaftConnecting Rod Cleaning
After removing the connecting rods from the crankshaft, clean them with high flash-point solvent Blow the crankshaft oil passages with compressed air to remove any foreign particles or residue that may have accumulated in the passages
Connecting Rod Bend
Remove the connecting rod (see Connecting Rod Removal) Remove the connecting rod big end bearing inserts, and reinstall the connecting rod big end cap Select an arbor [A] of the same diameter as the connecting rod big end, and insert the arbor through the connecting rod big end Select an arbor of the same diameter as the piston pin and at least 100 mm (3.94 in long, and insert the arbor [B] through the connecting rod small end On surface plateset the big-end arbor on block [C] With the connecting rod held vertically, use height gauge to measure the difference in the height of the arbor above the surface plate over 100 mm (3.94 in length to determine the amount of connecting rod bendIf connecting rod bend exceeds the service limit, the connecting rod must be replaced