Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Cylinder Head Warp Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Engine Top End / Cylinder Head / Cylinder Head Warp Inspection

Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between the straightedge [B] and the head.

Cylinder Head Warp Standard: – – –

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

Cylinder Head Warp Inspection

If the cylinder head is warped more than the service limit, replace it.
If the cylinder head is warped less than the service limit, repair the head by rubbing the lower surface on emery paper secured to a surface plate (first No. 200, then No.

400).

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 ...

Valves

Valve Clearance Inspection Refer to the Valve Clearance Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter. ...

Other materials:

Piston Removal
Remove: Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Removal) Remove the piston together with the connecting rod to the cylinder head side. NOTICE Discard the connecting rod bolts and nuts. To prevent damage to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow the connecting rod bolts to bump against the crankpins. ...

Special Tools
Bearing Puller: 57001-135 Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft: 57001-1075 Steering Stem Nut Wrench: 57001-1100 Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129 Steering Stem Bearing Driver, 42.5: 57001-1344 Steering Stem Bearing Driver Adapter, 41.5: 57001-1345 Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, 55: 57001- ...

Exploded View
AL: Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to ensure even tightening torque. G: Apply grease. R: Replacement Parts G: Apply grease. L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent. R: Replacement Parts Specifications ...