Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Valve Guide Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Valves / 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 the guide from the top of the head.

Valve Guide Removal

NOTICE

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

Special Tool - Valve Guide Arbor, 4.5: 57001-1331

Valve Installation

NOTICE Do not lap the valve to the valve seat, using the grinding compound. It will come off oxide film treated surface of the valve. Replace the oil seal with a new one. Apply a thin coat of ...

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 ...

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Front Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper. Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go. Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly. Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the figure. Install the pad pins while pushing t ...

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