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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Wheel Inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground. Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238 Jack Attachment: 57001-1608 Spin the wheel lightly, and check for roughness or binding. If roughness or binding is found, replace the hub bearings (see Hub Bearing Removal/Installation). Inspect the wh ...

Valve Seat Inspection
Remove the valve (see Valve Removal). Check the valve seating surface [A] between the valve [B] and valve seat [C]. Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern on the valve seat. If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair). Val ...

Inquiries to Rider
Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to confirm what kind of condition the rider is dissatisfied with. Try to find out exactly what problem occurs under exactly what conditions by asking the rider; knowing this information may help you reproduce the prob ...