Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Engine Top End

ENGINE TOP END 6-1

Engine Top End

Table of Contents

Exploded View	6-2	Cylinder Head Removal	6-21
Specifications	6-6	Cylinder Head Installation	6-22
Special Tools and Sealant	6-8	Cylinder Head Warp	6-23
Clean Air System	6-11	Valves	6-24
Air Suction Valve Removal	6-11	Valve Clearance Check	6-24
Air Suction Valve Installation	6-11	Valve Removal	6-24
Air Suction Valve Check	6-11	Valve Installation	6-24
Clean Air System Hose		Valve Guide Removal	6-24
Inspection	6-11	Valve Guide Installation	6-25
Cylinder Head Cover	6-12	Valve-to-Guide Clearance
Cylinder Head Cover Removal ....	6-12	Measurement (Wobble
Cylinder Head Cover Installation .	6-12	Method)	6-25
Camshaft Chain Tensioner	6-13	Valve Seat Inspection	6-26
Camshaft Chain Tensioner		Valve Seat Repair	6-26
Removal	6-13	Cylinder, Pistons	6-31
Camshaft Chain Tensioner		Cylinder Removal	6-31
Installation	6-13	Piston Removal	6-31
Camshaft, Camshaft Chain	6-14	Piston/Cylinder Installation	6-32
Camshaft Removal	6-14	Cylinder Wear	6-34
Camshaft Installation	6-15	Piston Wear	6-34
Piston TDC Finding	6-16	Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove
Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear ...	6-18	Wear	6-34
Camshaft Runout	6-18	Piston Ring Groove Width	6-34
Cam Wear	6-18	Piston Ring Thickness	6-35
Camshaft Chain Removal	6-19	Piston Ring End Gap	6-35
Cylinder Head	6-20
Cylinder Compression
Measurement	6-20

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