Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Upper Crankcase Assembly

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Crankshaft/Transmission / Crankcase / Crankcase Assembly / Upper Crankcase Assembly

When installing the breather plate, replace the gasket [A] with a new one.

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the bolts [A] and tighten them.

Torque - Breather Plate Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the breather plug [B] and tighten it.

Torque - Breather Plug: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb) View from Upside [C]
Install the plug [D] so that the plug surface [E] is flush with the end of the hole.

View from Left Side [F]

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Install the plate [A] as shown in the figure.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the plate bolts [B].
Tighten: Torque - Plate Bolts: 4.9 N·m (0.50 kgf·m, 43 in·lb) View from Right Side [C]

Upper Crankcase Assembly

Install: Oil Jet Nozzles (Black) (Part No.: 92062-0010) [A] Oil Jet Nozzles (White) (Part No.: 92062-0004) [B]
Tighten: Torque - Oil Jet Nozzles (M5): 2.9 N·m (0.30 kgf·m, 26 in·lb)

Upper Crankcase Assembly

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 ...

Lower Crankcase Assembly

Install the ball bearing [A] and the oil level inspection window [B] until they are bottomed Apply soap and water solution to the oil level inspection window before installation. Install ...

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Passenger’s Seat Removal
Remove the passenger’s seat by inserting the ignition key into the seat lock, and turning it clockwise. A. Seat Lock B. Ignition Key C. Passenger’s seat D. Pull up NOTE When removing the passenger’s seat, pull it up while turning the key. ...

Brake Disc Installation
Install the brake disc on the wheel so that the marked side [A] faces out. Front Brake Discs [B] Rear Brake Disc [C] Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the brake disc mounting bolts. Tighten: Torque - Brake Disc Mounting Bolts: 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 ...

Oxygen Sensor Heater Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the oxygen sensor lead connector [A]. Connect a digital meter [A] to the terminals in the oxygen sensor lead connector [B]. Measure the oxygen sensor heat ...