Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm / Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Remove: Tie-Rod (see Tie-Rod Removal) Rocker Arms (see Rocker Arm Removal) Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal) Sleeves [A] Oil Seals [B]
Remove the needle bearings [C], using the bearing remover head and bearing remover shaft.

Special Tools - Bearing Remover Head, 15 ×
17: 57001
-1267 Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Rocker Arm Installation

Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face left side. Replace the tie-rod nut, rear shock absorber nut and rocker arm nut with new ones. Apply grease to the insid ...

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Installation

Replace the needle bearings [A] and oil seals with new ones. Apply plenty of grease to the lips of the oil seals. Install the needle bearings and oil seals position as shown in the figure. ...

Other materials:

Lower Crankcase Assembly
Install the ball bearing [A] and the oil level inspection window [B] until they are bottomed Apply soap and water solution to the oil level inspection window before installation. Install the new circlip [C]. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil passage plug [D]. Tighten: ...

Oil Pump Drive Gear Shaft Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease [A] to the oil pump drive gear shaft. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the followings. Transmission Case [B] Crankcase [C] Install the oil pump drive gear shaft and washer [D] as shown in the figure. Install the new circlip [E] into the ...

General Precautions
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