Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Transmission

Starter Clutch Inspection

Remove: Torque Limiter Cover (see Torque limiter Removal) Turn the torque limiter [A] by hand. The torque limiter should turn forward freely [B], but should not turn backward. If the start ...

Transmission Assy Removal

Remove: Engine Sprocket (see Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Gear Position Switch (see Gear Position Switch Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Collar [A] O-ri ...

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Camshaft Installation
NOTE The exhaust camshaft has a 1001 EX mark [A] and the intake camshaft has a 3154 IN mark [B]. Be careful not to mix up these shafts. Install the camshaft sprockets as shown in the figure. #4 Cam Positions [A] Intake Camshaft Sprocket [B] Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket [C] The int ...

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. Screw the needle bearing driver into the driver holder. Insert the needle bearing driver into th ...

Coolant Level Inspection
NOTE Check the level when the engine is cold (room or ambient temperature). Check the coolant level in the reserve tank [A] with the motorcycle held perpendicular (Do not use the sidestand). If the coolant level is lower than the “L” level line [B], remove the upper fairing assembly (s ...