Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Crankshaft/Transmission

Piston Removal

In this manual: Crankshaft/Transmission
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: 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.

  • Remove the piston pin snap ring [A] (Both Sides).
Piston Removal

  • Using the piston pin puller assembly [A], remove the piston pin.
Special Tool - Piston Pin Puller Assembly: 57001-910
  • Remove the piston from the connecting rod.
    • Piston Removal

    • Carefully spread the ring opening with your thumbs and then push up on the opposite side of the ring [A] to remove it.
    • Remove the 3-piece oil ring with your thumbs in the same manner.
    Piston Removal

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