Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Engine Top End

Valve Guide Installation

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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  • Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before installation.
  • Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120
    150В°C (248 302В°F).

NOTICE

Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and heat the oil.

  • Using the valve guide driver [A] and washer [B], press and insert the valve guide in until the valve guide driver surface [C] touches the head surface [D].
13.3 13.5 mm (0.52
0.53 in.) [E]

Special Tools - Valve Guide Driver: 57001-1564 Washer: 57001-1612

Valve Guide Installation

  • Ream the valve guide with valve guide reamer [A], even if the old guide is reused.

Special Tool - Valve Guide Reamer, 4.5: 57001-1333


Valve Guide Installation

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