Kawasaki Z400 - Service manual > Others

Chassis Parts Lubrication

• Before lubricating each part, clean off any rusty spots with rust remover and wipe off any grease, dl, dirt, or grime.
• Lubricate the points listed below with indicated lubricant.

NOTE

Whenever the vehicle has been operated under wet or rainy Conditions, or especially after using a high-pressure water spray, perform the general lubrication.

Pivots: Lubricate with Grouse.

Brake Lever

Brake Pedal

Clutch Lever

Rear Brake Joint Pin

Sidestand

Points: Lubricate with Grease

Clutch inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends [A] Throttle inner Cable Upper and Lower Ends

Cables: Lubricate with Rust Inhibitor

Clutch Cable

Throttle Cables

Lubricate the cables by seeping the oil between the cable and housing.

• The cable may be lubricated by using a commercially available pressure cable lubricator with an aerosol cable lubricant.

• With the cable disconnected at both ends, the cable should move freely [A] within the cable housing.

If cable movement is not free after lubricating, if the cable is frayed [B], or if the cable housing is kinked [C], replace the cable.

Condition of Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection

Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also, check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good condition.

NOTE

For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them when the engine is cold (at mom temperature).

If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to the specified torque following the specified tightening sequence.

Refer to the appropriate chapter for torque specifications.

If toque specifications are not in the appropriate chapter, see the Standard Torque Table. For each fastener, first loosen it by 112 turn, then tighten it.

If cotter pins are damaged, replace them with new ones.

Bolt, Nut and Fastener to be checked

Engine:

Clutch Lever Pivot Bolt

Frame Bracket Bolts

Swingarm Mounting Plate Nut

Engine Mounting Bolts

must Pipe Holder Nuts

Muffler Body Clamp Bolt

Muffler Body Mounting Bolt

Radiator Bolts

Wheels:

Front Axle Nut

Front Axle Nut Cotter Pin

Rear Axle Nut

Rear Axle Nut Cotter Pin

Brakes:

Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Locknut

Brake Pedal Bolt

Caliper Mounting Bolts

Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts

Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts

Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Joint Cotter Pin

Suspension:

Front Fork Clamp Bolts

Rear Shock Absorber Bolts

Rear Shock Absorber Bracket Nuts

Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut

Swingarm Side Bracket Bolts

Tie-Rod Bob

Rocker Arm Bolt

Steering:

Handlebar Clamp Bolts

Steering Stem Head Nut

Others:

Footpeg Bracket Bolts

Side Stand Bolt

Side Stand Bracket Bolts

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