Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: External Shift Mechanism Installation
- Install the gear positioning lever [A] as shown in the figure.
- Install:
Spring [B]
Washer [C]
- Tighten:
Torque - Gear Positioning Lever Bolt [D]: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m,
106 in·lb)

- Assemble:
Ratchet [A]
Pawls [B]
Pins [C]
Springs [D]

- Install the shift ratchet assembly [A] to the holder [B] as
shown in the figure.
- Install the shift ratchet assembly to the shift drum cam [C].

Fit the pawls [D] and the grooves [E].
- Set the shift ratchet assembly [A] as shown in the figure.
Turn the shift ratchet assembly while pushing the pawls.
- Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the shift ratchet
assembly holder bolts [B].
- Tighten the shift ratchet assembly holder bolts temporarily.
Tighten the lower bolt first, and then tighten the upper one.
- Tighten:
Torque - Shift Ratchet Assembly Holder Bolts: 15 N·m (1.5
kgf·m, 11 ft·lb)
Tighten the lower bolt first, and then tighten the upper one.

- Replace the oil seal [A] with a new one.
- Apply grease to the lips of the grease seal.
- Apply engine oil to the needle bearing [B].

- Install:
Collar [A]
Washer [B]
Shift Shaft Assembly [C]
- Fit the hole [D] and the collar.
- Fit the return spring [E] and the pin [F].

- Replace the circlip [A] with a new one.
- Install:
Washer [B]
Circlip
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
Fit the circlip into the groove of the shift shaft securely.

Remove:
Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal)
Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/
Installation in the Engine Lubrication System
chapter)
Circlip [A]
Washer [B]
Spec ...
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage.
If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it.
If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft.
If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replac ...
Other materials:
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
Refer to the Drive Chain Slack Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Refer to the Drive Chain Slack Adjustment in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Wheel Alignment Inspection/Adjustment
Refer to the Wheel Alignment Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance ...
Starter Clutch Assembly
Install the one-way clutch [A] to the driven gear.
Face the circlip side of the one-way clutch to inside.
Install the new snap ring [B] to the one-way clutch.
Install the drive gear [C] while turn it counterclockwise [D].
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the needle
bearing ...
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Inspection
Remove the KIBS hydraulic unit (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit
Removal).
Visually inspect the connector terminals [A].
Replace the KIBS hydraulic unit or main harness if either
of the terminals are cracked, bent, or otherwise damaged.
If the KIBS hydraulic unit connector is clogged with mud
or ...