Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 209)

ENGINE TOP END 6-31
Cylinder, Pistons
Cylinder Removal
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Drain the engine oil (see Periodic Maintenance chapter).
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Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
Cylinder Head (see Cylinder Head Removal)
Dipstick Tube Bolts [A]
Dipstick Tube [B]
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Remove:
Breather Case Mounting Bolts [A]
Clamp [B]
Breather Case [C] (with Hose)
Oil Hose [D]
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Remove:
Camshaft Chain Guide Bolts [A]
Camshaft Chain Guide [B]
Cylinder [C]
Piston Removal
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Remove the cylinder (see Cylinder Removal).
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Place a clean cloth under the pistons and remove the pis-
ton pin snap ring [A] from the outside of each piston.
CAUTION
Do not reuse the snap rings, as removal weakens
and deforms them. They fall out and score the cylin-
der wall.
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Remove the piston pins with a piston pin puller [A].
Special Tool - Piston Pin Puller Assembly: 57001-910
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Remove the pistons.