Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Coupling Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Final Drive / Sprocket, Coupling / Coupling Installation

Apply high-temperature grease to the following.

Coupling Grease Seal Lips [A] Coupling Internal Surface [B] Ball Bearing [C]

Coupling Installation


Coupling Installation


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 ...

Coupling Bearing Removal
Remove: Coupling Grease Seal Circlip [A] Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Remove the bearing [A] by tapping from the wheel side. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set ...

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Upper Crankcase Assembly
When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A] with a new one. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the bolts [A] and tighten them. Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed ...

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 ...

Coolant Change
WARNINGCoolant can be extremely hot and cause severe burns, is toxic and very slippery. Do not remove the radiator cap or attempt to change the coolant when the engine is hot; allow it cool completely. Immediately wipe any spilled coolant from tires, frame, engine or othe ...