Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Camshaft, Camshaft Chain

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Camshaft, Camshaft Chain

Camshaft Chain Tensioner Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one. Apply grease to the new O-ring. Release the stopper [B] and push the push rod [C] into the interior of the tensioner body [D] so that the position of th ...

Camshaft Removal
Remove: Cylinder Head Cover (see Cylinder Head Cover Removal) Crankshaft Sensor Cover (see Crankshaft Sensor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Using a wrench on the timing rotor bol ...

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Oil Pump Drive Gear Installation
Install is the reverse of removal. Note the following. First, engage the oil pump chain [A] to the gears, and then install the oil pump drive gear [B]. Turn the “OUT” mark [C] to outside. Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pump drive chain guide bolt and the oil pump drive ...

Engine Sprocket Removal
Remove: Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts [A] Engine Sprocket Cover [B] Flatten out the bended washer [A]. Remove the engine sprocket nut [B] and washer. NOTE When loosening the engine sprocket nut, hold the rear brake on. Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand. ...

Interlock Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A]. 1st Check Start the engine to the following conditions Condition: Transmission Gear → 1st Position Clutch Lever → Release Sidestand → Down or Up Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the starter butto ...