Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Stick Coil Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Electrical System / Ignition System / Stick Coil Installation

Apply a thin coat of grease [A] to the stick coils for easy installation.
Insert the stick coils so that the coil heads align with the lines [B] on the cylinder head cover.

Stick Coil Installation

NOTICE

Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.

After installation, be sure the stick coils are installed securely by pulling up them lightly.
Run the leads correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Stick Coil Removal

Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the stick coil connectors [A]. Pull out the stick coils [B] upward. First, tur ...

Stick Coil Inspection

Remove the stick coils (see Stick Coil Removal). Measure the primary winding resistance [A] as follows. Connect the hand tester between the coil terminals. Set the tester to the × 1 ...

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Crankshaft Side Clearance Inspection
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer [B] on the crankcase and the crank web [C] at the #3 main journal to determine clearance. If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft #3 main journal. Cra ...

Hub Bearing Inspection
Since the hub bearings are made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured. NOTE Do not remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings are removed, they will need to be replaced with new ones. Turn each bearing in the hub back and forth [A] while checki ...

Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster [A]. The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the fully counterclockwise position. WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted equally, handling may be impaired and a hazardous condition may result. B ...