Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Release Shaft Installation

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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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Stem, Stem Bearing Installation
Replace the bearing outer races with new ones. Drive them into the head pipe at the same time. Special Tools - Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft [A]: 57001-1075 Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, 55 [B]: 57001 -1446 or Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Apply grease to the outer races. ...

Rear Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring is in place on the caliper. Push the caliper piston in as far as it will go. Install the piston side pad [A] first, and then another pad. Fit the brake pad end into the recess [B] of the caliper holder. Install the pad pin and the plug. Tighten: Torque - ...

Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled. Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following c ...