Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Rear Shock Absorber

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

• To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the lower damping adjuster [A] to the desired position, until you feel a click.
  • The standard adjuster setting is the 1 1/4 turns out from the fully clockwise position.

Rebound Damping Force Adjustment

Spring Preload Adjustment

• Using the hook wrench [A], turn the adjusting ring [B] to adjust the spring preload.

Special Tool - Hook Wrench T = 3.2 R37: 57001-1539

• The standard adjusting ring is 4th step from the weakest position.

Spring Preload Setting
 Standard Position: 4th position
 Adjustable Range: 0 - 10th position

If the compression of the spring is not suited to the operating conditions, adjust it to an appropriate position by referring to the table below.

Spring Preload Adjustment

Rear Shock Absorber Removal

• Support the motorcycle with the stand.
• Remove:
  Bolts [A]
  Sidestand Bracket [B] with the Sidestand

• Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band [A].

• Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack.

  Special Tools -
   Jack [A]: 57001-1238
   Jack Attachment [B]: 57001-1608

WARNING Be sure to hold the front brake when removing the shock absorber, or the motorcycle may fall over. It could cause an accident and injury.

• Remove:
  Lower Rear Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [A]
  Upper Rear Shock Absorber Bolt [B]
• Remove the rear shock absorber [C] from rearside.

Rear Shock Absorber Installation

• Tighten:
  Torque - Rear Shock Absorber Bolt and Nut (Upper and Lower ): 34 N*m (3.5 kgf*m, 25 ft*lb)

Rear Shock Absorber Inspection

• Remove the rear shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
• Visually inspect the following items.
  Smooth Stroke
  Oil Leakage
  Crack or Dent

If there is any damage to the rear shock absorber, replace it.

• Visually inspect the rubber bushing.

  If it show any signs of damage, replace it.

Rear Shock Absorber Scrapping

WARNING Since the rear shock absorber contains nitrogen gas, do not incinerate the rear shock absorber without first releasing the gas or it may explode. Before a rear shock absorber is scrapped, drill a hole at the point [A] shown to release the nitrogen gas completely.

Wear safety glasses when drilling the hole, as the gas may blow out bits of drilled metal when the hole opens.

Rear Shock Absorber Bearing Removal

• Remove:
  Rear Shock Absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal)
  Sleeve [A]
  Grease Seals [B]

• Remove the needle bearing [A], using the bearing remover head [B] and bearing remover shaft [C].

  Special Tools -
   Bearing Remover Head, 15 × 17: 57001 -1267
   Bearing Remover Shaft 13: 57001-1377

Rear Shock Absorber Bearing Installation

• Replace the needle bearing [A] and grease seals [B] with new ones.
• Apply plenty of grease to the lips of the grease seals.
• Install the needle bearing position as shown.

  [C] 7.5 mm (0.30 in.)

• Install the grease seals and sleeve [D].

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