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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ECU Identification
Most countries have their own regulations, so each ECU has different characteristic. So, do not confuse ECU with each other and use only the ECU for your model. Otherwise, the motorcycle can not clear the regulation. ECU Identification ZX1000JB/KB ZX1000JC /KC ...

Radiator Fan System
Fan Motor Inspection Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connector [A]. Using an auxiliary leads, supply battery power to the fan motor. If the fan does not rotate, the fan motor is defective and must be re ...

Exploded View
13. Front Wheel Rotation Sensor B: Apply brake fluid. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts S: Follow the specified tightening sequence. Si: Apply silicone grease (ex. PBC grease). 10. Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor B: Apply brake fluid. G: Apply gr ...