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.

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
Transmission Shaft AssemblyBrakes
Brake Wear Inspection
Inspect the brakes for wear. For each
front and rear disc brake caliper, if the
thickness of either pad is less than
1 mm (0.04 in.), replace both pads
in the caliper as a set. Pad replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Lining Thickness
B. ...
Rear Wheel Installation
Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
Fit the collars on the both sides of the hub.
Left Side Collar [A]
Right Side Collar [B] (with Flange)
Engage the drive chain with the rear sprocket.
Install the caliper bracket [A] onto the stopper [B] of the
swingarm.
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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 ...