Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Release Shaft Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Clutch / Clutch Cover / Release Shaft Removal

NOTICE

Do not remove the clutch release lever and shaft assembly unless it is absolutely necessary. If removed, the oil seal replacement may be required.

Release Shaft Removal

Remove the clutch cover (see Clutch Cover Removal).
Pull the release lever and shaft assembly [A] straight out of the clutch cover.

Clutch Cover Installation

Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth. Apply silicone sealant to the area [A] where the mating surf ...

Release Shaft Installation

Apply grease to the oil seal lips on the upper ridge of the clutch cover. Apply engine oil to the needle bearings in the hole of the clutch cover. Applymolybdenum disulfide grease to the pu ...

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Special Tools
Fork Oil Level Gauge: 57001-1290 Vacuum Gauge: 57001-1369 Hand Tester: 57001-1394 Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter #1: 57001-1400 Peak Voltage Adapter: 57001-1415 Needle Adapter Set: 57001-1457 Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57001-1538 Measuring Adapter: 57001-1700 ...

Exhaust Pipe Removal
Remove: Radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal in the Cooling System chapter) Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bolt [A] (Loosen) Remove the exhaust pipe holder nuts [A], and pull out the exhaust pipe [B] forward from the premuffler chamber. ...

Commutator Cleaning and Inspection
Clean the metallic debris off the between commutator segments [A]. NOTE Do not use emery or sand paper on the commutator. Check the commutator for damage or abnormal wear. Replace the starter motor with a new one if there is any damage or wear. Visually inspect the commutato ...