Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Installation

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Clutch Installation


Fit the holes [B] and projections [C].

Engage the clutch housing gear and the crankshaft primary gear.

Clutch Installation


Turn the stepped side [C] of the spacer to outside.

Clutch Installation


If the sub clutch hub bolts were removed, install them as follows.

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the sub clutch hub bolts, and tighten them.

Torque - Sub Clutch Hub Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Clutch Installation


First Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

Clutch Installation


Second Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

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Third Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

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Fourth Torque Limiter Spring [A] Tang [B]

Clutch Installation


Special Tool - Clutch Holder: 57001-1243

Torque - Clutch Hub Nut: 130 N·m (13.3 kgf·m, 96 ft·lb)

Clutch Installation


NOTE

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NOTICE

If new dry friction plates and steel plates are installed, apply engine oil to the surfaces of each plate to avoid clutch plate seizure.

Clutch Installation


Clutch Installation


Clutch Installation


Clutch Removal
Remove: Clutch Cover (see Clutch Cover Removal) Clutch Spring Bolts [A] Clutch Springs (with Clutch Spring Holders) Clutch Spring Plate [B] Pusher [C] Remove: Friction Plates ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spo ...

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Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Measure the air gap between the sensor and sensor rotor at several points by turning the wheel slowly. Thickness Gauge [A] Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Standard: Front 0.4 1.6 mm ...

Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the crankcase. Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear. Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...

Additional Considerations for High Speed Operation
Brakes: The importance of the brakes, especially during high speed operation, cannot be overemphasized. Check to see that they are correctly adjusted and functioning properly. Steering: Looseness in the steering can cause loss of control. Check to see that the handlebar turns freely but ha ...