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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Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Open the clamp [A] and free the cables. Slide the dust covers [B]. Loosen the locknuts [A], and turn the adjusters [B] to give the cable plenty of play. Remove the clamp [A]. Remove the up ...

Tie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Installation
Replace the needle bearings [A] and oil seals with new ones. Apply plenty of grease to the lips of the oil seals. Install the needle bearings and oil seals position as shown in the figure. Screw the needle bearing driver into the driver holder. Insert the needle bearing driver into th ...

Liquid Gasket, Non-permanent Locking Agent
For applications that require Liquid Gasket or a Non-permanent Locking Agent, clean the surfaces so that no oil residue remains before applying liquid gasket or non-permanent locking agent. Do not apply them excessively. Excessive application can clog oil passages and cause serious damage. ...