Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Camshaft Chain Tensioner Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Camshaft Chain Tensioner / Camshaft Chain Tensioner Installation

Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply grease to the new O-ring.
Release the stopper [B] and push the push rod [C] into the interior of the tensioner body [D] so that the position of the push rod is 3 or 4 notches [E] as shown in the figure.
Install the tensioner body so that the stopper faces upward.

Camshaft Chain Tensioner Installation

Tighten the tensioner mounting bolts [A].

Torque - Camshaft Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)

Camshaft Chain Tensioner Installation

Install: Rod [B] Spring [C] Washer [D]
Tighten the cap bolt [E].

Torque - Camshaft Chain Tensioner Cap Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)

Camshaft Chain Tensioner Removal

NOTICE This is a non-return type camshaft chain tensioner. The push rod does not return to its original position once it moves out to take up camshaft chain slack. Observe all the rules listed ...

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