2005-2009 Kawasaki Brute Force 650/KVF 650 4x4 Service Manual, Page 214Get this manual
CRANKSHAFTTRANSMISSION 10-15 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 clearance Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance Standard: 0.16 0.46 mm (0.0063 Service Limit: 0.7 mm (0.028 in 0.0181 in
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the connecting rod with new one and then check clearance again If clearance is too large after connecting rod replacement, the crankshaft also must be replaced
Connecting Rod Big End BearinglCrankpin Wear
Measure the bearing insertcrankpin [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 kgf'm, 25 ft'lb)
0 00 not move the connecting rod and crankshaft during clearance measurementConnecting Rod Big End Bearing, InsertiCrankpin Clearance Standard0.028 0.052 mm (0.0011 0.0020 in Service Limit: 0.09 mm (0.0035 in