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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Rear Caliper Holder Shaft Wear
The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature. Check to see that the caliper holder shafts ar ...

Seat Cover Removal
Remove: Rear Seat (see Rear Seat Removal) Remove the bolts [A]. Remove the upper seat cover backward [B] to clear the hook portions. Remove: Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal) Quick Rivets [A] Bolts [B] Seat Covers [C] ...

Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal). Remove the valve lifter and shim. Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they can be installed in their original positions. Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the valve. Special Tools - Valve ...