Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
13-22 SUSPENSION
Swingarm
Remove the ball bearing and needle bearings.
Special Tool - Oil Seal and Bearing Remover: 57001–1058
[A]
Swingarm Bearing Installation
Apply plenty of grease to the ball bearing and needle
bearings.
Install the needle bearings so that the manufacturer’s
marks face in.
Install the ball bearing so that the manufacturer’s marks
faces out.
Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001–1129 [A]
Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
CAUTION
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Remove
may d amage them.
Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing [B] in-
stalled in the swingarm,
The rollers and ball in bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
visually inspect the bearing for abrasion, discoloration, or
other damage.
If the needle bearing, ball bearing, and sleeve show any
sings of abnormal wear, discoloration, or damage. re-
place them as a set.
Swingarm Pivot Lubrication
Refer to Swingarm Pivot Lubrication in the Periodic Main-
tenance chapter.
Chain S lider Inspection
Visually inspect the chain slider [A].
Replace the chain slider if it shows any signs of abnormal
wear or damage.