Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Removal (ZX1000JD/KD)

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NOTICE

Never drop the ECU especially on a hard surface.

Such a shock to the ECU can damage it.

Lift up the front portion of the fuel tank, and hold it with a suitable bar or block (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).

ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Removal (ZX1000JD/KD)

NOTE

When removing the ESD ECU only, there is no need to lift up the fuel tank.

Remove the ESD ECU [A] with the rubber protector [B].
Disconnect the ESD ECU connector [C].

Steering Damper Installation

Install the following parts as shown in the figure. Collar [A] Washer (t = 3.5 mm, 0.14 in.) [B] Steering Damper [C] ( ZX1000JC/KC) Electronic Steering Damper [D] (ZX1000JD/KD) Washe ...

ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU Installation (ZX1000JD/KD)

Install the ESD ECU [A] in the rubber protector [B]. Connect the ESD ECU connector. Install the ESD ECU on the air cleaner housing. Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters). ...

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Camshaft Installation
NOTE The exhaust camshaft has a 1001 EX mark [A] and the intake camshaft has a 3154 IN mark [B]. Be careful not to mix up these shafts. Install the camshaft sprockets as shown in the figure. #4 Cam Positions [A] Intake Camshaft Sprocket [B] Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket [C] The int ...

Electronic Steering Damper Warning Indicator Light
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Connecting Rod Big End Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod Removal). Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the correct position. Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified torque (see Connecting Rod I ...