Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Camshaft Runout Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Camshaft, Camshaft Chain / Camshaft Runout Inspection

Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal).
Set the camshaft in a camshaft alignment jig or on V blocks.
Measure the runout with a dial gauge at the specified place as shown in the figure.

If the runout exceeds the service limit, replace the camshaft.

Camshaft Runout Standard: TIR 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) or less Service Limit: TIR 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Camshaft Runout Inspection

Camshaft, Camshaft Cap Wear Inspection

Remove the camshaft caps (see Camshaft Removal). Cut the strips of plastigage (press gauge) to journal width. Place a strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft installed in the correct ...

Cam Wear Inspection

Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standar ...

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Crankshaft Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting). Remove: Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A] Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B] NOTE Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled in their original positions. Remove the crank ...

Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
NOTE Before this inspection, confirm the pulley is original position (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Installation). Disconnect: 3 Pins Connector [A] (see Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Output Voltage Inspection) 2 Pins Connector [B] Connect the harness adapter [A ...

Water Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
NOTICE Never drop the water temperature sensor especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the sensor can damage it. Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Drain the coolant (see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance c ...