Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Camshaft Chain Removal

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

Remove: Camshafts (see Camshaft Removal) Timing Rotor (see Timing Rotor Removal in the Electrical System chapter) Front and Rear Camshaft Chain Guides (see Cylinder Head Removal)
Remove the crankshaft sprocket [A].
Pull out the camshaft chain [B] downward.

Camshaft Chain Removal

Cam Wear Inspection

Remove the camshafts (see Camshaft Removal). Measure the height [A] of each cam with a micrometer. If the cams are worn down past the service limit, replace the camshaft. Cam Height Standar ...

Camshaft Chain Installation

Install the camshaft chain from head side. Install the crankshaft sprocket [A] on the crankshaft [B] with their teeth [C] aligned. Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters). ...

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Vehicle-down Sensor Installation
Be sure to install the rubber dampers [A] and collars [B] on the bracket. The UP mark [A] of the sensor should face upward. WARNINGIncorrect installation of the vehicle-down sensor could cause sudden loss of engine power. The rider could lose balance during certain ...

Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides to convert them into carbon dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting in much cleaner exhaust gases to be discharged into the atmosphe ...

Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection
Set the hand tester [A] to the ×1 Ω range and connect it to the terminal [11] and [12] in the meter unit. Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 CAN Communication Line Resistance (at Meter Unit) Standard: 122 126 Ω If the tester reading is not specified, replace the meter ...