Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Coupling Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Final Drive / Sprocket, Coupling / Coupling Installation

Apply high-temperature grease to the following.

Coupling Grease Seal Lips [A] Coupling Internal Surface [B] Ball Bearing [C]

Coupling Installation


Coupling Installation


Rear Sprocket Installation
Install the sprocket facing the tooth number marking [A] outward. Replace the rear sprocket nuts with new ones. Tighten: Torque - Rear Sprocket Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 ft·lb) Insta ...

Coupling Bearing Removal
Remove: Coupling Grease Seal Circlip [A] Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Remove the bearing [A] by tapping from the wheel side. Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set ...

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Electrical Wiring
Wiring Inspection Visually inspect the wiring for signs of burning, fraying, etc. If any wiring is poor, replace the damaged wiring. Pull each connector [A] apart and inspect it for corrosion, dirt, and damage. If the connector is corroded or dirty, clean it carefully. If it is da ...

Drive Chain
The drive chain slack and lubrication must be checked each day before riding the motorcycle and must be maintained in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive wear. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted - either too loose or too tight - the c ...

Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
For KIBS equipped models, remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Apply the brake lever or pedal and inspect the brake fluid leak from the brake hoses [A], pipes (KIBS equipped models) [B] and fittings [C]. If the brake fluid leaked from any posit ...