Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Front Wheel Installation

NOTE

The direction of the wheel rotation [A] is shown by an arrow [B] on the wheel spoke.

• Check the wheel rotation mark on the front wheel and install it.

• Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
• Fit the collars [A] on the both sides of the hub.

The collars are identical.

• Insert the front axle [B] from the right side.
• Tighten the front axle nut [C].

  Right Front Axle Clamp Bolts [D] Left Front Axle Clamp Bolts [E] Viewed from Rear [F]

Torque - Front Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)

• Before tightening the front axle clamp bolts on the right front fork leg, pump the front fork up and down 4 or 5 times to allow the right front fork leg to seat on the front axle.

NOTE

Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.

• Tighten the front axle clamp bolts on the right fork leg first.

  Next, tighten the left front axle clamp bolts.

Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

NOTE

Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.

• Tighten the front axle clamp bolts on the right fork leg first.

  Next, tighten the left front axle clamp bolts.

Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

NOTE

Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque.

• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
• Check the front brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).