Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Air Switching Valve Removal

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Clean Air System / Air Switching Valve Removal

NOTICE

Never drop the air switching valve especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the air switching valve can damaged it.

Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Disconnect the hoses [B] from the air suction valve covers, and remove the air switching valve [C].

Air Switching Valve Removal

Air Suction Valve Inspection

Remove the air suction valve (see Air Suction Valve Removal). Visually inspect the reeds [A] for cracks, folds, warps, heat damage or other damage. If there is any doubt as to the condition ...

Air Switching Valve Installation

Install the air switching valve [A] with hose [B] as shown in the figure. Front [C] Left Side View [D] White Paint [E] Air Switching Valve Operation Test Refer to the Air Sucti ...

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Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage. If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/ Installation in the Steering chapter). ZX1000JD/KD [B] ...

Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine’s air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. This motorcycle’s air cleaner element consists of a wet paper filter, which cannot be cleaned. The air cleaner element must be replaced in acco ...

Tightening Sequence
Generally, when installing a part with several bolts, nuts, or screws, start them all in their holes and tighten them to a snug fit. Then tighten them according to the specified sequence to prevent case warpage or deformation which can lead to malfunction. Conversely when loosening the bolts, n ...