2005 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans 4x4 Service Manual, Page 178Get this manual
ENGINE BOTTOM END 9-17 Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
Remove the connecting rod big end cap, and measure the plastigauge width [A] to determine the bearingcrankpin clearanceConnecting Rod Big End BearingCrankpin Clearance Standard: 0.024 0.048 mm (0.0009 0.0019 in Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in
The clearance less than 0.025 mm (0.00098 in can not be measured by plastigaugeIf the clearance is within the standard, no connecting rod replacement is requiredIf the clearance is between the standard (maximum) and the service limit, replace the connecting rod and cap as setIf the clearance exceeds the service limit, measure the diameter [A] of the crankpinIf the crankpin has worn past the service limit, replace the crankshaft with new oneCrankpin Diameter Standard: 33.967 33.980 mm (1.3373 1.3378 in Service Limit: 33.95 mm (1.337 in
The connecting rod big end inside diameter can be measured as followingInstall the connecting rod big end cap and tighten the big end cap bolts to the specified torque