Kawasaki Z400 - Service manual > Swingarm

Swingarm Removal

• Loosen the rear brake hose banjo bolt [A] at the brake hose lower end, and tighten it loosely.
• Remove: Muffler Cover (see Muffler Removal in the Engine Top End chapter) Frame Cover (see Frame Cover Removal in the Frame chapter) Engine Sprocket Cover (me Engine Sprocket Removal in the Final Drive chapter) Rear Wheel (we Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter) Mud Guard (see Mud Guard Removal in the Frame chapter)
• Remove the banjo bolt and disconnect the brake hose from the caliper (see Brake Hose and Pipe Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

NOTICE

Brake fluid quickly damages painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately.

• Free the brake hose [A] and rear wheel rotation sensor lead [B] from the swingarm.

• Loosen: Swingarm Bracket Bolts [A] [B] Upper Tie-Rod Nut [C] Swingarm Pivott Shaft Nut [D]
• Support the frame using the suitable stand.
• Remove: Upper Tie-Rod Nut and Bolt Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut and Bolt Swingarm

Swingarm Installation

• Apply grease to the lips of the grease seals [A].
• Be sure to install the grease seals and sleeves [B] to the swingarm.

• Install the swingarm and insert the swingarm pivot shaft [A] from the right side.
• Replace: Upper Tie-Rod Nut [B] O-rings
• Apply grease to the O-rings.
• Tighten the bolts and nuts following the specified tightening sequence.

Toque - Swingarm Pivot Shaft Nut [C]: 108 N-m (11.0 kgf-m, 79.7 ft-lb)

Left Lower Swingarm Side Bracket Bolt [Dl: 34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Left Upper Swingann Side Bracket Bolt [El: 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 15 ft-lb)

Right Lower Swingarm Side Bracket Bolt: 34 N-m (3.5 kgf-m, 25 ft-lb)

Right Upper Swingarm Side Bracket Bolt: 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 15 ftalb)

Upper Tie-Rod Bolt: 59 N-m (6.0 kgf-m, 44 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) Grease Seals [A] Sleeves [B]

• Remove the needle bearings

Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover [A]: 57001 -1 058

Swingarm Bearing Installation

• Apply plenty of grease to the needle bearings
• Install the needle bearings [A] and grease seals [B] position as shown.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001 -1129

6 mm (0.24 in.) [C] Left Side [D] Right Side [E]

Swingarm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection

NOTICE

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

• Inspect the needle bearings [A] installed in the swingarm.

• The rollers in a needle 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 [B] show any signs of abnormal wear, discoloration, or damage, replace them as a set.

Swingann Bearing Lubrication

• Refer to the Swingarm Pivot Lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Swingarm Bushing Removal

• Remove: Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal) Sleeve [A] O-rings [B] Swingarm Bushings [C]

Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover: 57001-1058

Swingarm Bushing Installation

Press the swingarm bushings [A] until they are bottomed.

Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set [B]: 570011129

• Apply grease to the inside of the bushings

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