Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm / Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Remove: Tie-Rod (see Tie-Rod Removal) Rocker Arms (see Rocker Arm Removal) Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal) Sleeves [A] Oil Seals [B]
Remove the needle bearings [C], using the bearing remover head and bearing remover shaft.

Special Tools - Bearing Remover Head, 15 ×
17: 57001
-1267 Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal

Rocker Arm Installation

Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face left side. Replace the tie-rod nut, rear shock absorber nut and rocker arm nut with new ones. Apply grease to the insid ...

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Installation

Replace the needle bearings [A] and oil seals with new ones. Apply plenty of grease to the lips of the oil seals. Install the needle bearings and oil seals position as shown in the figure. ...

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Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Visually inspect the following items. Smooth Stroke Oil Leakage Crack or Dent If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace it. Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A]. If it show any signs o ...

For Secondary Fuel Injectors
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal). Disconnect the injector connector and connect the harness adapter [A] between these connectors as shown in the figure. Main Harness [B] Secondary Fuel Injector #1 [C] Special Tool - Measuring Adapter: 57001-1700 Connect a digital me ...

Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
With the big-end arbor [A] still on V block [C], hold the connecting rod horizontally and measure the amount that the arbor [B] varies from being paralleled with the surface plate over a 100 mm (3.94 in.) length of the arbor to determine the amount of connecting rod twist. If the conne ...