Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Crankshaft Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Crankshaft and Connecting Rods / Crankshaft Removal

Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove: Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A] Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B]

NOTE

Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled in their original positions.

Crankshaft Removal

Remove the crankshaft [A].

Crankshaft Removal

Remove the thrust washers [A] from the #3 main journal of the upper crankcase half as follows.

Slide [B] the thrust washers upward and remove them.

Crankshaft Removal

Crankshaft and Connecting Rods

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Crankshaft Installation

NOTE If the crankshaft is replaced with a new one, refer to the Connecting Rod Big End Bearing/Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert Selection in the Specifications. NOTICE If the crankshaft, bearing in ...

Other materials:

Wiring Diagram (US, CA and CAL with KIBS Models)
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Balance Inspection
Remove the front and rear wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal). Support the wheel so that it can be spun freely. Spin the wheel lightly, and mark [A] the wheel at the top when the wheel stops. Repeat this procedure several times. If the wheel stops of its own accord in various positi ...

Drive Chain Removal/Installation
NOTE Since the drive chain is installed through the swingarm, The chain can not be removed other than by cutting it. Prepare the new link pin, link plate, grease seals, and tools for rejoining the chain. Remove: Bolts [A] Front Footpeg Bracket [B] Remove: Bolts [A] Chain Cover [B] ...