Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Oil Cooler Disassembly, Oil Cooler Assembly

4-12 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Oil Cooler

•Apply engine oil to the thread [A] of the passage bolt and O-ring [B] of the oil filter [C].

•Tighten the oil filter (P/No. 16097-1072).

Torque - Oil Filter: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)

•Connect the oil pressure switch connector securely.

•Install the cooling hoses (see Cable, Wire and Hose Rout- ing in Appendix chapter).

•Install the inlet manifold (see Fuel System (DFI) chapter).

Oil Cooler Disassembly

•Remove:

Oil Cooler (see Oil Cooler Removal)

Water Hose Joints [A]

Oil Pressure Switch [B]

Oil Cooler Assembly Bolts [C]

•Remove the O-ring [A].

•Turn the oil cooler up side down, and remove the assem- bly bolts [B].

•Separate the oil cooler. Inside Oil Cooler Cover [A] O-rings [B]

Oil Cooler [C]

Outside Oil Cooler Cover [D]

Oil Cooler Assembly

•Apply grease to new O-rings, and fit them on to each groove of the coolers securely.

•Apply silicon sealant to the joints and tighten them.

Sealant - Kawasaki Bond (Silicone Sealant): 56019-120

Torque - Oil Cooler Assembly Bolts: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

Water Hose Joints: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)

•Install the oil cooler (see Oil Cooler Installation).