Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Release Shaft Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Clutch / Clutch Cover / 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.

Release Shaft Removal

Remove the clutch cover (see Clutch Cover Removal).
Pull the release lever and shaft assembly [A] straight out of the clutch cover.

Clutch Cover Installation

Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth. Apply silicone sealant to the area [A] where the mating surf ...

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 pu ...

Other materials:

Transmission Assy Removal
Remove: Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Gear Position Switch (see Gear Position Switch Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Collar [A] O-ring [B] Remove: Clutch (see Clutch Removal in the Clutch chapter) Shift Shaft Assembly ...

Water Temperature Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector and connect the measuring adapter [A] between these connectors ...

Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the rear axle nut [B]. Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C]. If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters [D] evenly. If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel f ...