Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Engine Top End

Cylinder Head Removal

In this manual: Engine Top End
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Remove: Thermostat Housing (see Thermostat Removal in the Cooling System chapter) Exhaust Pipe (see Exhaust Pipe Removal) Camshafts (see Camshaft Removal) Heat Insulation Plate [A] (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation chapter)
  • Place a container under the coolant drain bolt [B].
  • Drain the coolant by removing the coolant drain bolt.
Cylinder Head Removal

  • Remove the front camshaft chain guide bolt (upper) [A].
Cylinder Head Removal

  • Remove: Front Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Lower) [A] Collar Front Camshaft Chain Guide [B] Dowel Pin [C] Rear Camshaft Chain Guide [D]
Cylinder Head Removal

  • Loosen the M6 and M10 cylinder head bolts as shown sequence [1 12] in the figure,
    and remove them with washers.
  • Remove the cylinder head forward.
Cylinder Head Removal

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