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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S-KTRC Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected S-KTRC mode. For more detailed information about the S-KTRC mode, see Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-KTRC) section in the How to Ride the Motorcycle chapter A. S-KTRC Mode Indicator NOTE When the all S-KTRC mode indicators go off, the battery voltag ...

Water Temperature Sensor Resistance Inspection
Refer to the Water Temperature Sensor Inspection in the Electrical System chapter. If the reading is within the standard, but the problem still exists, replace the ECU (see ECU Removal/Installation in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Water Temperature Sensor Circuit 1. ECU 2. Water T ...

Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Cut strips of plastigage to journal width. Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft installed in the correct position. Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see Crankcase Assembly). NOTE Do not turn ...