Kawasaki Z1000SX - Service manual > Swingarm

Swingarm Removal

• Remove:
  Rear Brake Hose Lower End (see Rear Caliper Removal in the Brakes chapter)
  Rear Wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter)
  Mud Guard (see Mad Guard Removal in the Frame chapter)
  Rocker Arm (see Rocker Arm Removal)
• Remove:
  Cotter Pin [A]
  Bolt and Nut [B]
• Move the torque link [C] downward.

• Remove:
  Brake Hose Clamp Bolt [A]
• Clear the brake hose [B] from the guide [C] on the swingarm.

• Unscrew the swingarm pivot shaft nut [A].

• Using the swingarm pivot nut wrench [A], loosen the swingarm pivot adjusting collar locknut [B].

  Special Tool - Swingarm Pivot Nut Wrench: 57001-1597

• Turn the swingarm pivot shaft [A] counterclockwise to free the adjusting collar from the swingarm.
  • Make the gap between the adjusting collar and swingarm.
• Pull out the pivot shaft to the right side and remove the swingarm.

Swingarm Installation

• Visually inspect the chain guide [A].

  Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal wear or damage.

• Apply grease to the lips of the grease seals [A].
• Be sure to install the grease seals and sleeve [B] to the swingarm.
• Fit the collar [C] on the grease seal of the left side.

• Screw the swingarm pivot adjusting collar [A] into the frame [B] so that the collar does not project the swingarm mating surface [C].

• Install the swingarm and insert the swingarm pivot shaft [A] into the adjusting collar [B] from the right side, and tighten the pivot shaft.

NOTE

• Tighten the swingarm pivot shaft until the clearance [C] between the ball bearing [D] and collar comes to 0 mm (0 in.).

Torque - Swingarm Pivot Shaft: 20 N*m (2.0 kgf*m, 15 ft*lb)

• Using the swingarm pivot nut wrench, tighten the swingarm pivot adjusting collar locknut [E].

Special Tool - Swingarm Pivot Nut Wrench: 57001-1597

Torque - Swingarm Pivot Adjusting Collar Locknut: 98 N*m (10 kgf*m, 72 ft*lb)

• Tighten the swingarm pivot shaft nut.

  Torque - Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut: 108 N*m (11.0 kgf*m, 79.7 ft*lb)

• Move the swingarm up and down to check for abnormal friction.
• Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).

Swingarm Bearing Removal

• Remove:
  Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal)
  Collar [A]
  Grease Seals [B]
  Sleeve [C]
  Circlip (Right Side) [D]

Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143

• Remove the ball bearing and needle bearings.

  Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover [A]: 57001-1058

Swingarm Bearing Installation

• Replace the needle bearings [A], ball bearing [B], grease seals [C] and circlip [D] with new ones.
• Install the needle bearings as shown in the figure.

  [E] Left Side
  [F] Right Side
  [G] 27 mm (1.1 in.)
  [H] 9.5 mm (0.37 in.)
  [I] 29.5 mm (1.16 in.)

NOTE

• Install the needle bearings so that the marked side faces out.

Special Tool - Needle Bearing Driver, 28: 57001-1610

• Press in the ball bearing until it bottomed.

  Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129

• Install the circlip.

  Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143

• Press in the grease seals so that seal surface is flushed with the end of housing.

  Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129

Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection

NOTICE Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal may damage them.

• Inspect the needle bearings [A] and ball bearing [B] installed in the swingarm.
  • The rollers and ball in a 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 and sleeve [C] show any sings of abnormal wear, discoloration, or damage, replace them as a set.

• Turn the bearing in the swingarm back and forth [A] while checking for plays, roughness, or binding.

  If bearing play, roughness, or binding is found, replace the bearing.

• Examine the bearing seal [B] for tears or leakage.

  If the seal is torn or is leaking, replace the bearing.

Swingarm Bearing Lubrication

NOTE

• Since the bearings are packed with grease and sealed, lubrication is not required.

Chain Guide Inspection

• Refer to the Chain Guide Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

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