Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Transmission Shaft Disassembly

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Transmission / Transmission Shaft Disassembly

Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144

The 5th gear [A] on the output shaft has three steel balls assembled into it for the positive neutral finder mechanism.

Remove the 5th gear as follows.

Transmission Shaft Disassembly


Set the output shaft in a vertical position holding the 3rd gear [B].

Spin the 5th gear quickly [C] and pull it off upward.

Transmission Assy Installation
Assemble the transmission assy (see Transmission Assy Assembly). Be sure that the dowel pins are in position. Install the transmission assy on the crankcase. Tighten: Torque - Transmissio ...

Transmission Shaft Assembly
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the sliding surfaces of the gears and shafts. Install the gears and the gear bushings [A] with their holes [B] aligned. Replace any circli ...

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Stopping the engine
Close the throttle completely. Shift the transmission into neutral Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Support the motorcycle on a firm, level surface with the side stand. Lock the steering. NOTE The motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to sto ...

Water Pump Inspection
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Check the drainage outlet passage [A] at the bottom of the water pump body for coolant leaks. If the mechanical seal is damaged, the coolant leaks through the seal and drains through the passage. Replace th ...

Self-Diagnosis Outline
The self-diagnosis system is monitoring the following mechanisms. DFI System and Ignition System S-KTRC System Immobilizer System (Equipped Models) KIBS and ABS (Equipped Models) ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) System (ZX1000JD/KD) The following warning indicator lights (LED) are used for ...