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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Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal may damage them. Visually inspect the rocker arm, or tie-rod sleeves [A] and needle bearings [B]. The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little, and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring, inspect the ...

Chain Slack Inspection
Set the motorcycle up on its side stand. Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket. A. Chain Slack If the ...

Starting the Engine
Check that the engine stop switch is in the position. A. Engine Stop Switch B. Starter Button Turn the ignition key to “ON”. Make sure the transmission is in neutral. A. Neutral Indicator Light B. Ignition Switch C. “ON” position NOTE The motorcycle is equipped w ...