Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Water Pump Housing Disassembly

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Cooling System / Water Pump / Water Pump Housing Disassembly

NOTICE

Do not damage the hole wall of the water pump housing.

Insert a bar [A] into the pump housing [B], and hammer evenly around the circumference of the mechanical seal bottom [C].

Water Pump Housing Disassembly

Take the oil seal [A] out of the housing [B] with a hook [C].

Water Pump Housing Disassembly

Water Pump Impeller Inspection

Remove the water pump cover (see Oil Pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter). Visually inspect the impeller [A]. If the surface is corroded or if the blades are damaged, repl ...

Water Pump Housing Assembly

NOTICE Do not reuse the mechanical seal and oil seal. Apply high-temperature grease to the new oil seal lips [A]. Press the new oil seal into the housing with a bearing driver [B] until it st ...

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NOTE The camshaft cap is machined with the cylinder head, so if a new cylinder head is installed, use the cap that is supplied with the new head. Install the dowel pins. Replace the cylinder head gasket with a new one. Replace the cylinder head bolt washers with new ones. Apply molybden ...

Cylinder Compression Measurement
NOTE Use the battery which is fully charged. Warm up the engine thoroughly. Stop the engine. Remove the spark plugs (see Spark Plug Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Attach the compression gauge [A] and adapter [B] firmly into the spark plug hole. Using the startermo ...

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