Kawasaki ZX-10R Motorcycle User Manual


 
Camshaft Chain Tensioner
Replace the cam chain tensioner with the kit to decrease the flutter of tensioner.
Apply the engine oil to the tensioner rod, O-ring and tensioner body, insert them into the
tensioner body.
Check to see that the tensioner rod turns freely in the body, if not, polish the tensioner
rod or fine the female threads in the body with a tap (Diameter × Pitch = 6 mm × 1.0
mm).
Install the tensioner on the cylinder block with the tensioner rod is fully pushed back.
Turn the tensioner rod in with a screwdriver until it becomes hard to turn.
Turn the crankshaft clockwise forcing lightly to the tensioner rod with twisting force to
take up any gap and tighten the locknut.
After adjusting the tensioner rod if the tensioner rod does not stick out from the tensioner
body, use the kit long tensioner rod (13116-1166).
NOTE
Never forward the tensioner rod forcibly, this will increase mechanical loss of the
tensioner and may damage to the chain guide.
The cam chain tensioner must be adjusted at every race.
1. Tensioner Body 4. O-ring
2. Tensioner Rod: 13116-1166 (Kit) 5. Locknut
3. O-ring
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