Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Thermostat Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Cooling System / Thermostat / Thermostat Installation

Replace the O-rings [A] with new ones, and apply grease to them.
Assemble: O-rings Thermostat Housing [B] Thermostat [C] Thermostat Cap [D]

Thermostat Installation

Install the thermostat [A] in the housing so that the air bleeder hole [B] is on top.

Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Cap Bolts: 5.9 N·m (0.60 kgf·m, 52 in·lb)
Install the thermostat assembly to the cylinder head.
Tighten: Torque - Thermostat Housing Mounting Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Thermostat Installation

Thermostat Removal

Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy (see T ...

Thermostat Inspection

Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal). Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature. If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one. To check valve openi ...

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Fuel Tank Removal
WARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions, creating the potential for serious burns. Make sure the area is well-ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not smoke. T ...

Oil Cooler Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the new O-ring. Install the water hoses and hose clamps [A] as shown in the figure. Water Hose (About 300 mm, 11.8 in.) [B] Water Hose (About 130 mm, 5.1 in.) [C] Yellow Paint [D] Tighten: Torque - Water Hose Clamp S ...

Torque Limiter Removal
Remove: Starter Motor (see Starter Motor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Throttle Body Assy Holder [A] Breather Hose [B] Roll up the heat insulation rubber plate [C]. Remove: Torque Limiter Cover Bolts [A] Torque Limiter Cover [B] Remove: Torque Limit ...