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). ...

Other materials:

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 dr ...

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Clean the vehicle thoroughly before disassembly. Dirt or other foreign materials entering into sealed areas during vehicle disassembly can cause excessive wear and decrease performance of the vehicle. Arrangement and Cleaning of Removed Parts Disassembled parts are easy to confuse. Arrange ...

Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming up the engine. Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil. The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter (see Oil Filter Replacement). Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one. Tighten t ...