Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Clutch Cover Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Clutch / Clutch Cover / Clutch Cover Installation

Using a cleaning fluid, clean off any oil or dirt that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry them with a clean cloth.
Apply silicone sealant to the area [A] where the mating surface of the crankcase touches the clutch cover gasket.

Sealant - Liquid Gasket, TB1211F: 92104-0004

Clutch Cover Installation

Be sure that the dowel pins [B] are in position.
Replace the clutch cover gasket with a new one.

Clutch Cover Installation

Tighten the clutch cover bolts by following the sequence numbers [1 15].

Torque - Clutch Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Tighten the bolt (L = 45 mm, 1.8 in.) [A] together with the clutch cable bracket [B] as shown in the figure.

Clutch Cover Installation

Clutch Cover Removal

Remove: Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter) Clutch Cable Lower End (see Cable Removal) Clutch Cover Bolts [A] Turn the release lever [A] countercl ...

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 ...

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Lower Crankcase Assembly
Install the ball bearing [A] and the oil level inspection window [B] until they are bottomed Apply soap and water solution to the oil level inspection window before installation. Install the new circlip [C]. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil passage plug [D]. Tighten: ...

Cylinder Head Cover Removal
Remove: Air Suction Valves (see Air Suction Valve Removal) Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Stick Coils (see Stick Coil Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Remove the clamps [A]. Turn up the front side of the heat insulation ...

Piston Removal
Remove: Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Removal) Remove the piston together with the connecting rod to the cylinder head side. NOTICE Discard the connecting rod bolts and nuts. To prevent damage to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow the connecting rod bolts to bump against the crankpins. ...