Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Release Shaft Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Clutch / Clutch Cover / Release Shaft Installation

Apply grease to the oil seal lips on the upper ridge of the clutch cover.
Apply engine oil to the needle bearings in the hole of the clutch cover.
Applymolybdenum disulfide grease to the pusher-holding portion [A] on the release shaft.
Install the washer [B] and spring [C].

Release Shaft Installation

Insert the release shaft straight into the upper hole of the clutch cover.

NOTICE

When inserting the release shaft, be careful not to remove the spring of the oil seal.

Fit the spring [A] as shown in the figure.

Release Shaft Installation

Release Shaft Removal

NOTICE Do not remove the clutch release lever and shaft assembly unless it is absolutely necessary. If removed, the oil seal replacement may be required. Remove the clutch cover (see Clutch ...

Clutch Cover Disassembly

Remove: Clutch Cover (see Clutch Cover Removal) Release Lever and Shaft Assembly (see Release Shaft Removal) Oil Seal [A] Oil Filler Plug [B] Remove: Bolts [A] Plate [B] P ...

Other materials:

Starter Motor Disassembly
Remove the starter motor (see Starter Motor Removal). Take off the starter motor through bolts [A] and remove the both end covers [B]. Pull out the armature [A] out of the yoke [B]. NOTE Do not remove the circlip [C] from the shaft. Remove the starter motor terminal lock ...

Coupling Bearing Removal
Remove: Coupling Grease Seal Circlip [A] Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Remove the bearing [A] by tapping from the wheel side. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set [B]: 57001-1129 ...

Battery Removal
Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats section in the GENERAL INFORMATION chapter). Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and disconnect the (–) cable from the battery. Remove the red cap form the (+) terminal, and disconnect the (+) cables from the battery. NOTE The battery is ...