Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Alternator Rotor Removal

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Remove the alternator cover (see Alternator Cover Removal).
Clean off the oil from the outer circumference of the rotor.
Hold the alternator rotor steady with the rotor holder [A] and suitable washer or plate [B].

Special Tools - Grip [C]: 57001-1591 Rotor Holder: 57001-1666 Flywheel Puller Assembly, M38 × 1.5/M35 × 1.5 [D]: 57001-1405 Rotor Holder Attachment: 57001-1689

Alternator Rotor Removal

Suitable Washer [A] (Aluminum) Inside Diameter [B]: 40 mm (1.6 in.) Outside Diameter [C]: 60 mm (2.4 in.) Thickness: About 2 mm (0.08 in.)

Alternator Rotor Removal

Remove the rotor bolt and washer.
Using the flywheel puller [A], remove the alternator rotor from the crankshaft.

Special Tool - Flywheel Puller Assembly, M38 × 1.5/M35 × 1.5: 57001-1405

NOTICE

Do not attempt to strike the alternator rotor itself.

Striking the rotor can cause the magnets to lose their magnetism.

Alternator Rotor Removal

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Alternator Rotor Installation

Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt on the following portions and dry them with a clean cloth. Crankshaft Tapered Portion [A] Alternator Rotor Tapered Portion [B] Install th ...

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Replace the cylinder head cover gasket [A] with a new one Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth. Apply silicone sealant [B] to the cylinder head as shown in the figure. Sealant - Li ...

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
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Spark Plug Condition Inspection
Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Visually inspect the spark plugs. If the spark plug center electrode [A] and/or side electrode [B] are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator [C] is cracked, replace the plug. If the spark plug is ...