Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Cooling System / Radiator / Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation

If the radiator bracket [A] was removed, install it.

Install the radiator fan to the radiator
Tighten the radiator fan mounting bolts.
When installing the pad [B], install it so that the upper end of the pad aligns with the corner top [C].
When install the pad [D], install it so that the corners [E] align.
When install the pad [F], install it so that the hollow [G] fits to the radiator overflow hose.
Install the rubber caps [H].

Run the radiator overflow hose to the slit [I].

Run the radiator fan motor lead correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Install the rubber dampers [J] and collars [K] as shown in the figure.

Face the small diameter side of the damper to the collar.

Install the horn [L].
Tighten the radiator bolts [M].
Fit the holes [N] to the projection of the heat insulation plate.

Frame [O] Frame No. JKAZXT00JJA003074 or

JKAZXCJ1□BA003074 [P]

Radiator and Radiator Fan Installation

Install the hoses and clamps (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Tighten:

Torque - Water Hose Clamp Screws: 3.0 N·m (0.31 kgf·m, 27 in·lb)

Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal

Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see A ...

Radiator Inspection

Remove the radiator (see Radiator and Radiator Fan Removal). Check the radiator core. If there are obstructions to air flow, remove them. If the corrugated fins [A] are deformed, carefully s ...

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Air Switching Valve Removal
NOTICE Never drop the air switching valve especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the air switching valve can damaged it. Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connector [A]. Disconnect the hoses [B] from ...

Brake Line Bleeding
The brake fluid has a very low compression coefficient so that almost all the movement of the brake lever or pedal is transmitted directly to the caliper for braking action. Air, however, is easily compressed. When air enters the brake lines, brake lever or pedal movement will be partially used ...

Water Pump Inspection
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Check the drainage outlet passage [A] at the bottom of the water pump body for coolant leaks. If the mechanical seal is damaged, the coolant leaks through the seal and drains through the passage. Replace th ...