Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Crankcase Splitting

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Crankcase / Crankcase Splitting

Remove the engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation chapter).
Set the engine on a clean surface and hold the engine steady while parts are being removed.
Remove: Cylinder Head (see Cylinder Head Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Starter Motor (see Starter Motor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Oil Pump (see Oil Pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Alternator Rotor (see Alternator Rotor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Transmission Assy (see Transmission Assy Removal) Oil Cooler (see Oil Cooler Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Oil Screen
Remove the upper crankcase bolts, following the specified sequence.

1. Loosen the M7 bolt [A].

2. Loosen the M8 bolts [B].

Crankcase Splitting

Remove the lower crankcase bolts, following the specified sequence.

1. Loosen the M6 bolts [A].

2. Loosen the M7 bolts [B].

3. Loosen the M9 bolts [C].

Tap lightly around the crankcase mating surface with a plastic mallet, and split the crankcase.

Take care not to damage the crankcase.

Crankcase Splitting

Crankcase Assembly

NOTICE The upper and lower crankcase halves are machined at the factory in the assembled state, so the crankcase halves must be replaced as a set. With a high flash-point solvent, clean off the ...

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NOTICE The wheel rotation sensor should be handled carefully, never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard surface since the wheel rotation sensor is precision made. Be careful not to get water or mud on the wheel rotation sensor. Do not try to disassemble or repair t ...

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Outline
When a problem occurs with DFI system, the warning indicator light (LED) [A] and FI warning symbol [B] goes on to alert the rider. In addition, the condition of the problem is stored in the memory of the ECU. For models equipped with an immobilizer system, the warning indicator light (LED) and ...