Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Water Pump Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Cooling System / Water Pump / 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 the mechanical seal unit (seeWater Pump Housing Disassembly/Assembly).

Water Pump Inspection

Water Pump

Water Pump Removal Refer to the Oil Pump Removal in the Engine Lubrication System chapter. Water Pump Installation Refer to the Oil Pump Installation in the Engine Lubrication System chapter. ...

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 surf ...

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Special Tools and Sealant
Oil Pressure Gauge, 10 kgf/cm²: 57001-164 Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter, PT3/8: 57001-1233 Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144 Liquid Gasket, TB1211: 56019-120 ...

Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply engine oil to the new O-ring. Install the idle speed control valve [A] as shown in the figure. 10° [B] Tighten: Torque - Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer Screws: 2.06 N·m (0.21 kgf·m, 18 in·lb) Install th ...

Cylinder Head Installation
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 ...