Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Wheel Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Wheels/Tires / Wheels (Rims) / Rear Wheel Installation

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

Left Side Collar [A] Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange)

Rear Wheel Installation

Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket.
Install the caliper bracket [A] onto the stopper [B] of the swingarm.
Insert the rear axle from the right side of the wheel.
Install the washer and rear axle nut.
Adjust the drive chain slack before tightening the rear axle nut (see Drive Chain Slack Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Tighten: Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)

Rear Wheel Installation

Insert a new cotter pin [A].

NOTE

When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the axle, tighten the nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
It should be within 30 degrees.
Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past the nearest hole.

Rear Wheel Installation

Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut.

WARNING

A loose axle nut can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Tighten the axle nut to the proper torque and install a new cotter pin.

Rear Wheel Installation

Install the rear wheel rotation sensor (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Installation in the Brakes chapter).
Check the rear brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

WARNING

After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake pedal before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death.

Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake pedal is obtained by pumping the pedal until the pads are against the disc.

Rear Wheel Removal

Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A]. Remove: Cotter Pin [A] Rear Axle Nut [B] Washer [C] Rear Axle [D] (from Right Side) Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor ...

Wheel Inspection

Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding. If roughness or bi ...

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