Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
WHEELS/TIRES 10-7
Wheels (Rims)
Apply high-temperature grease to the grease seal lips.
Fit the collars [A] on the both sides of the hub.
The collars are identical.
Insert the axle.
Tighten the axle nut [B].
Right Axle Clamp Bolts [C]
Left Axle Clamp Bolts [D]
0.7 4.1 mm (0.028 0.161 in.) [E]
Viewed from Rear [F]
Torque - Front Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
Before tightening the axle clamp bolts on the right front
fork leg, pump the front fork up and down [A] 4 or 5 times
to all on the right front fork leg to seat on the front axle.
NOTE
Put a block in front of the front wheel to stop moving.
Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to en-
sure even tightening torque.
Tighten the axle clamp bolts on the right fork leg first.
Next, tighten the left axle clamp bolts.
Torque - Front Axle Clamp Bolts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
NOTE
Tighten the two clamp bolts alternately two times to en-
sure even tightening torque.
Check the clearance [A] between the front axle nut [B]
and the left fork leg [C]. The clearance between the front
axle nut and the left fork leg should be between 0.7 4.1
mm (0.028 0.161 in.).
If the between clearance is out of this range, remove the
front wheel again and check the axle, wheel hub, and
other related parts for damage.
Install the front brake calipers (see Caliper Installation in
the Brakes chapter).
Check the front brake effectiveness (see Brake Operation
Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
WARNING
Do not attempt to drive the motorcycle until a full
brake lever is obtained by pumping the brake lever
until the pads are against the disc. The brake will
not function on the first application of the lever if
this is not done.
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