Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
SUSPENSION 13-23
Tie-Rod, Rocker Arm
Tie-Rod Removal
Remove the muffler bodies (see Engine Top End chapter.)
Remove the side stand (see Frame chapter.)
Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
Remove:
Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and N ut [A]
Upper and Lower Tie-Rod Bolts and Nuts [B]
Tie-Rods [C]
Tie-Rod Installation
Apply grease to the inside of the needle bearings and
grease seals.
Install the tie-rods so that the marked side faces the bolts
and nuts.
Tighten:
Torque - Tie-Rod Nuts: 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 ft·lb)
Rear Shock Absorber Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25
ft·lb)
Rocker Arm Removal
Remove the right side muffler body (see Engine Top End
chapter.)
Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground.
Special Tool - Jack: 57001–1238
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band.
Remove:
Lower Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and N ut [A]
Lower Tie-Rod Bolt and Nut [B]
Rocker Arm Bolt and Nut [C]
Rocker Arm [D]