Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Rocker Arm Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Suspension / Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm / Rocker Arm Removal

Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band.
Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal).

Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608

Rocker Arm Removal

Remove: Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and Nut [A] Upper Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut [B] Rocker Arm Bolt and Nut [C] Rocker Arm [D] (Both Sides)

Tie-Rod Removal

Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A]. Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts [A]. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see Rear Shock Abs ...

Rocker Arm Installation

Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face left side. Replace the tie-rod nut, rear shock absorber nut and rocker arm nut with new ones. Apply grease to the insid ...

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Sidestand Installation
Replace the sidestand nut [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the sliding areas [B]. Tighten the sidestand bolt [C] first, and then the sidestand nut. Torque - Sidestand Bolt: 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 ft·lb) Sidestand Nut: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb) Install the spring [D] as sh ...

Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the crankcase. Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear. Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection
Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Visually inspect the following items. Smooth Stroke Oil Leakage Crack or Dent If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace it. Visually inspect the rubber bushing [A]. If it show any signs o ...