Kawasaki STX-15F Crankshaft Side Clearance, Crankshaft Runout, Measure the crankshaft runout

8-26 ENGINE BOTTOM END

Crankshaft and Connecting Rods

Crankshaft Side Clearance

•Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer [B] and the crank web [C] at the No. 3 main journal to

determine clearance.

If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the thrust washer as a set and check the width of the crank- shaft #3 main journal.

Crankshaft Side Clearance

Standard:	0.05 ∼ 0.24 mm (0.0020 ∼ 0.0094 in.)
Service Limit:	0.44 mm (0.017 in.)

•Measure the crankshaft #3 main journal width [A].

If the measurement exceeds the standard, replace the crankshaft [B].

Crankshaft #3 Main Journal Width

Standard: 27.45 ∼ 27.55 mm (1.0807 ∼ 1.0846 in.)

Crankshaft Runout

•Measure the crankshaft runout.
If the measurement exceeds the service limit, replace the
crankshaft.
Crankshaft Runout
Standard:	TIR 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) or less

Service Limit: TIR 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)