Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Shock Absorber / 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

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace it.

Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A].

If it show any signs of damage, replace it.

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

Replace the rear shock absorber nuts and tie-rod nuts with new ones. Tighten: Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb) Tie-Rod Nuts: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft· ...

Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping

WARNINGPressurized nitrogen may explode when heated. The rear shock contains nitrogen gas. To avoid an explosion, do not incinerate the shock body without first releasing the nit ...

Other materials:

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 ...

Coupling Bearing Inspection
Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured. NOTE It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be replaced with a new one. Turn the bearing in the coupling b ...

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force adjuster is located at the upper end of the rear shock absorber. A. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster B. To increase damping force C. To decrease damping force Using a screwdriver turn the rebound damping force adjuster clockwise to increase rebound damping or ...