Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Engine Lubrication System

Oil Pump Drive Gear Installation

In this manual: Engine Lubrication System
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Install is the reverse of removal. Note the following.

First, engage the oil pump chain [A] to the gears, and then install the oil pump drive gear [B].

Turn the “OUT” mark [C] to outside.

Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pump drive chain guide bolt and the oil pump drive gear bolt.

Tighten the oil pump drive gear bolt [D] temporary.

The oil pump drive gear bolt is left-hand threads.

  • Tighten: Torque - Oil Pump Drive Chain Guide Bolt: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb) Oil Pump Drive Gear Bolt: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb)
Oil Pump Drive Gear Installation

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