Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Crankshaft Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Crankshaft and Connecting Rods / Crankshaft Removal

Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove: Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A] Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B]

NOTE

Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled in their original positions.

Crankshaft Removal

Remove the crankshaft [A].

Crankshaft Removal

Remove the thrust washers [A] from the #3 main journal of the upper crankcase half as follows.

Slide [B] the thrust washers upward and remove them.

Crankshaft Removal

Crankshaft and Connecting Rods

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Crankshaft Installation

NOTE If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications. NOTICE If the crankshaft, bearing in ...

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Alternator Rotor Removal
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 P ...

Wiring Diagram (Other than US, CA and CAL without KIBS Models)
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Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin, and loosen the axle nut. Loosen the left and right chain adjuster locknuts. A. Axle Nut B. Cotter Pin C. Adjuster D. Locknut If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters evenly. If the chain is too tight, turn in the left ...