Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Throttle Body Assy Removal

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WARNING

Gasoline 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. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

Be prepared for fuel spillage; any spilled fuel must be completely wiped up immediately.

NOTICE

Never drop the throttle body assy especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the body assy can damage it.

Remove: Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal) Primary and Secondary Fuel Hoses (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter)
Disconnect: Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Connector [A] Intake Air Pressure Sensor #2 Connector [B] Subthrottle Valve Actuator Connector [C] Intake Air Pressure Sensor #1 Connector [D] Hose [E] (Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
For the California and Southeast Asia models, pull off the vacuum hose.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Disconnect: Primary Fuel Injector Connectors [A]

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove the caps [A] on both sides.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Loosen the throttle body assy holder clamp bolts [A].

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove the throttle body assy [A] from the throttle body assy holders.
Disconnect: Main Throttle Sensor Connector [B] Subthrottle Sensor Connector [C]

Throttle Body Assy Removal

Remove: Clamp [A] Throttle Cable Lower Ends [B]
After removing the throttle body assy, stuff pieces of lint -free, clean cloth into the throttle body assy holders.

Throttle Body Assy Removal

NOTICE

If dirt gets into the engine, excessive engine wear and possible engine damage will occur.

Throttle Body Assy

Idle Speed Inspection Refer to the Idle Speed Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. Synchronization Inspection/Adjustment Refer to the Engine Vacuum Synchronization Inspection in the P ...

Throttle Body Assy Installation

Apply a thin coat of grease to the throttle cable lower ends. Fit the accelerator cable end [A] and the decelerator cable end [B] into the throttle pulley. Install the clamp [C] securely. ...

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Front Fork Installation (Each Fork Leg)
Install the fork so that the top plug end [A] as shown in the figure. 11 mm (0.43 in.) [B] Steering Stem Head [C] Tighten: Torque - Front Fork Clamp Bolts (Lower): 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 ft·lb) NOTE Tighten the two lower front fork clamp bolts alternately two times to ensur ...

Water Pump Impeller Disassembly/Assembly
Remove the water pump impeller (see Oil Pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter). The sealing seat and rubber seal may be removed easily by hand. Apply coolant around the surfaces of the rubber seal and sealing seat. Install the rubber seal [A] and sealing seat [B] into ...

Operating Procedures
Clean the seat area carefully. Coat the seat with machinist’s dye. Fit a 45° cutter into the holder and slide it into the valve guide. Press down lightly on the handle and turn it right or left. Grind the seating surface only until it is smooth. NOTICE Do not grind the seat too ...