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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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 ...

Electrical Wiring
Wiring Inspection Visually inspect the wiring for signs of burning, fraying, etc. If any wiring is poor, replace the damaged wiring. Pull each connector [A] apart and inspect it for corrosion, dirt, and damage. If the connector is corroded or dirty, clean it carefully. If it is da ...

Exploded View
5. Other than US, CA, and CAL Models 6. The big diameter side of the dampers faces upward. G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts S: Follow the specified tightening sequence. SS: Apply silicone sealant. 11. Immobilizer Ampli ...