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 ...

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External Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage. If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it. If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft. If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it. If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way, replace the shaft. Check the s ...

Shifting Gears
Close the throttle while pulling in the clutch lever. Shift into the next higher or lower gear. Open the throttle part way, while releasing the clutch lever. For smooth riding, each gear position should cover the proper rate of speed shown in the table. WARNINGDownshifti ...

Air Cleaner Housing Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal). Disconnect the secondary fuel hose [A] from the delivery pipe of the nozzle assy [B] (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Disconnect the secondary fuel injector connectors [C]. Free the lead from the grooves [D]. ...