Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Oil Seal, Grease Seal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / General Information / Before Servicing / Oil Seal, Grease Seal

Do not remove pressed oil or grease seals unless removal is necessary. Replace with new ones whenever removed.

Press new oil seals with manufacture and size marks facing out. Make sure the seal is aligned properly when installing.

Oil Seal, Grease Seal


Apply specified grease to the lip of seal before installing the seal.

Oil Seal, Grease Seal


Circlips, Cotter Pins

Replace the circlips or cotter pins that were removed with new ones. Take care not to open the clip excessively when installing to prevent deformation.

Circlips, Cotter Pins


Ball Bearing and Needle Bearing
Do not remove pressed ball or needle unless removal is absolutely necessary. Replace with new ones whenever removed. Press bearings with the manufacturer and size marks facing out. Press the bearin ...

Lubrication
It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication points are called out throughout this manual, apply the specific oil or ...

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Axle Inspection
Remove the front and rear axles (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal). Visually inspect the front and rear axle for damages. If the axle is damaged or bent, replace it. Place the axle in V blocks that are 100 mm (3.94 in.) [A] apart, and set a dial gauge [B] on the axle at a point halfway ...

Transmission Shaft Assembly
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the sliding surfaces of the gears and shafts. Install the gears and the gear bushings [A] with their holes [B] aligned. Replace any circlips removed with new ones. Install the circlips [A] so that the opening [B] of it is aligned with ...

Rear Caliper Removal
Remove: Bolt [A] Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor [B] Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely. Loosen the caliper holder pin [D]. Remove the rear wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Unscrew the banjo bolt and remove t ...