Crankshaft/Transmission

External Shift Mechanism Removal

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  • Remove: Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal) Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/ Installation in the Engine Lubrication System chapter) Circlip [A] Washer [B]

Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144

External Shift Mechanism Removal

  • Remove: Shift Shaft Assembly [A] Washer [B]

Take care not to drop the parts into the crankcase.

External Shift Mechanism Removal

  • Remove: Collar [A] Bolts [B] Shift Ratchet Assembly [C] and Holder [D]
External Shift Mechanism Removal

  • Remove: Gear Positioning Lever Bolt [A] Gear Positioning Lever [B] Washer and Spring [C]
External Shift Mechanism Removal

Test yourself

A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.