6-8 CLUTCH
Clutch Cover
Clutch C over Removal
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Remove:
Engine Oil (drain, see Engine Lubrication System in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Clutch Cable Low er End [A]
Clutch Cover Mounting Bolts [B]
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Turn the release lever [A] toward the rear as shown, and
removetheclutchcover[B].
About 90° [C]
Clutch Cover Installation
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Apply silicone sealant to the area [A] where the mating
surface of the crankcase touches the clutch cover gasket.
Sealant - Kawasaki Bond (Silicone Sealant): 56019–120
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Replace the clutch cover gasket with a new one.
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Tighten the c lutch cover mounting bolts.
Torque - Clutch Cover Mounting Bolts: 11 N· m (1.1 kgf·m,
95 in·lb)
Release Shaft Removal
CAUTION
Do not remove the clutch release lever and shaft
assembly unless it is absolutely necessary. If re-
moved, the oil seal replacement may be required.
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Remove the clutch cover (see Clutch Cover Rem oval).
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Pull the lever and shaft assembly straight out of the clutch
cover.
Release Shaft Installation
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Apply high-temperature grease to the oil seal lips on the
upper ridge of the clutch cover.
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Apply oil to the needle bearings in the hole of the clutch
cover.
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Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the pusher-holding
portion [A] on the release shaft.
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Install the washer [B] and spring [C].
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Insert the release shaft straight into the upper hole of the
clutch cover.
CAUTION
When inserting the release shaft, be careful not to
remove the spring of the oil seal.