Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Oil Pan Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Lubrication System / Oil Pan / Oil Pan Installation

If the oil filter holder bolt [A] was removed, tighten it.

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the oil filter holder bolt.

Torque - Oil Filter Holder Bolt: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 ft·lb)

Oil Pan Installation


Oil Pan Installation


Blow away the particles by applying compressed air [B] from the inside to the outside (from the clean side to the dirty side).

Oil Pan Installation


WARNING

Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the screen in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not use gasoline or a low flash-point solvent to clean the screen.

NOTE

While cleaning the oil screen, check for any metal particles that might indicate internal engine damage.

If the screen is damaged, replace it.

Face the flanged side [B] to the bottom.

Lower Crankcase [C]

Face the knob of the clamp [F] inward as shown in the figure.

Viewed from Bottom [G]

Oil Pan Installation


Turn the chamfered side [C] downward.

Fit the claws [E] to the crankcase rib [F].

Oil Pan Installation


Torque - Oil Pan Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Front [D]

Oil Pan Installation


Oil Pan Removal
Remove: Engine Oil (Drain, see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter) Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Pipe Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Oil Filter (see Oil Filter Repl ...

Oil Pressure Relief Valve
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Other materials:

Engine Removal
Support the rear part of the swingarm with a stand. Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A]. WARNINGMotorcycle may fall over unexpectedly resulting in an accident or injury. Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the engine. NOTICE Be sure ...

Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Wiring Inspection (Service Code b 45)
Disconnect the rear wheel rotation sensor lead connector [A] (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the Brakes chapter). Disconnect the KIBS hydraulic unit lead connector (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal in the Brakes chapter). Check the wiring continuity of the G lead and R ...

Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature. Check to see that the caliper holder shafts ar ...