Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 239)

ENGINE BOTTOM END 8-19
Crankshaft and Connecting Rods
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Install the crankshaft with the oil pump sprocket chain [A]
and camshaft chain [B] hanging on them.
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Fit the oil seal [A] into the groove [B] of the crankcase.
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Assemble the crankcase (see Crankcase Assembly).
Connecting Rod Removal
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Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
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Remove the connecting rod nuts [A].
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Remove the crankshaft.
NOTE
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Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
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Remove the connecting rods from the crankshaft.
Connecting Rod Installation
WARNING
Clean the crankshaft, bolts, nuts, and connecting
rods in a well-ventilated area, and take care that
there is no spark or flame anywhere near the work-
ing area. This includes any appliance with a pilot
light. Because of the danger of highly flammable
liquids, do not use gasoline or low-flash point sol-
vents to clean them.
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After removing the connecting rods from the crankshaft,
clean them with high-flash point solvent.
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Blow the crankshaft oil passages with compressed air to
remove any foreign particles or residue that may have
accumulated in the passages.