Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Sprocket Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Final Drive / Sprocket, Coupling / Rear Sprocket Removal

Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter).

NOTICE

Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc.

Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground.

Rear Sprocket Removal

Remove: Rear Sprocket Nuts [A] Rear Sprocket [B]

Engine Sprocket Installation

Replace the sprocket washer and axle cotter pin. Install the engine sprocket onto the output shaft. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the threads and seating surface of the engine sp ...

Rear Sprocket Installation

Install the sprocket facing the tooth number marking [A] outward. Replace the rear sprocket nuts with new ones. Tighten: Torque - Rear Sprocket Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 ft·lb) Insta ...

Other materials:

Thermostat Removal
Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A] ...

Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the intake air pressure sensor #1 connector and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these con ...

Battery Ground
Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the p ...