Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Cylinder Head Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Cylinder Head / Cylinder Head Removal

Remove: Thermostat Housing (see Thermostat Removal in the Cooling System chapter) Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Pipe Removal) Camshafts (see Camshaft Removal) Heat Insulation Plate [A] (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
Place a container under the coolant drain bolt [B].
Drain the coolant by removing the coolant drain bolt.

Cylinder Head Removal

Remove the front camshaft chain guide bolt (upper) [A].

Cylinder Head Removal

Remove: Front Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Lower) [A] Collar Front Camshaft Chain Guide [B] Dowel Pin [C] Rear Camshaft Chain Guide [D]

Cylinder Head Removal

Loosen the M6 and M10 cylinder head bolts as shown sequence [1 12] in the figure,
and remove them with washers.
Remove the cylinder head forward.

Cylinder Head Removal

Cylinder Compression Measurement

NOTE Use the battery which is fully charged. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Stop the engine. Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Attac ...

Cylinder Head Installation

NOTE The camshaft cap is machined with the cylinder head, so if a new cylinder head is installed, use the cap that is supplied with the new head. Install the dowel pins. Replace the cylinder ...

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Rear Fender Front Removal
Remove: Flap and Rear Fender Rear (see Flap and Rear Fender Rear Removal) Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Battery (see Battery Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Remova ...

Clutch
Due to friction plate wear and clutch cable stretch over a long period of use, the clutch operation should be checked each day before riding the motorcycle, and must be adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Inspection Check that the clutch lever operates properly an ...

Clutch
Clutch Operation Inspection Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play [A]. Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder. If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In either case, adjust ...