Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Valve Guide Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Valves / Valve Guide Installation

Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before installation.
Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120
150°C (248 302°F).

NOTICE

Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and heat the oil.

Using the valve guide driver [A] and washer [B], press and insert the valve guide in until the valve guide driver surface [C] touches the head surface [D].

13.3 13.5 mm (0.52
0.53 in.) [E]

Special Tools - Valve Guide Driver: 57001-1564 Washer: 57001-1612

Valve Guide Installation

Ream the valve guide with valve guide reamer [A], even if the old guide is reused.

Special Tool - Valve Guide Reamer, 4.5: 57001-1333

Valve Guide Installation

Valve Guide Removal

Remove: Valve (see Valve Removal) Oil Seal Spring Seat Heat the area around the valve guide to 120 150°C (248 302°F), and hammer lightly on the valve guide arbor [A] to remove ...

Valve-to-Guide Clearance Measurement (Wobble Method)

If a small bore gauge is not available, inspect the valve guide wear by measuring the valve to valve guide clearance with the wobble method as indicated below. Insert a new valve [A] into the gu ...

Other materials:

Rear Wheel Removal
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A]. Remove: Cotter Pin [A] Rear Axle Nut [B] Washer [C] Rear Axle [D] (from Right Side) Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor from the caliper bracket (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the Brakes chapter). ...

Technical Information-Power Mode
The rider can choose from three engine power modes to suit their preferences and road conditions. The FI ECU controls the engine power by adjusting fuel injection, air intake, and ignition timing. It enables three-mode selection: Full Power (Mode F), Middle Power (Mode M), and Low Power (M ...

Model Identification
ZX1000JB (US and CA Models) Left Side View ZX1000JB (US and CA Models) Right Side View ZX1000JB (EUR Models) Left Side View ZX1000JB (EUR Models) Right Side View ZX1000KB (US and CA Models) Left Side View ZX1000KB (US and CA Models) Right Side View ZX1000KB (EUR Models) ...