A. Axle Nut
B. Cotter Pin
C. Adjuster
D. Locknut
A. Marks
B. Notch
C. Indicator
D. Adjuster
E. Locknut
NOTE
Wheel alignment can also be checked using the straightedge or string method.
WARNING Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormalwear, andmay result in an unsafe riding condition. Align the rear wheel using the marks on the swingarm or measuring the distance between the center of the axle and swingarm pivot. |
Tightening Torque
NOTE
If a torque wrench is not available, this item should be serviced by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
A. Cotter Pin
NOTE
A. Turn Clockwise
WARNING A loose axle nut can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Tighten the axle nut to the proper torque and install a new cotter pin. |
Water Pump Impeller Disassembly/Assembly
Remove the water pump impeller (see Oil Pump Removal
in the Engine Lubrication System chapter).
The sealing seat and rubber seal may be removed easily
by hand.
Apply coolant around the surfaces of the rubber seal and
sealing seat.
Install the rubber seal [A] and sealing seat [B] into ...
Clutch
Clutch Operation Inspection
Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play
[A].
Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder.
If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If
the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In
either case, adjust ...
Spring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service
limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement
spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the
remaining s ...