After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.

Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsCylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder
head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between
the straightedge [B] and the head.
Cylinder Head Warp
Standard: – – –
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
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ZX1000JC /KC
Models
1. Run the fuse box 2 lead in front of the rib for the fuse box 2.
2. Seat Lock Cable
3. Hook the licence plate light lead and the left turn signal light lead on
the projection of the tool
kit case.
4. Rib for Fuse Box 2
5. Run the starter relay lead in back of the rib for the fuse box 2 ...
Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal).
Remove the valve lifter and shim.
Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they
can be installed in their original positions.
Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the
valve.
Special Tools - Valve ...