2010 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Owners Manual - Page 133

2010 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 131 żWheel NOTE alignment can also be checked using the straightedge or string method. żIf a torque wrench is not available, this item should be serviced by a Kawasaki dealer. the wheel, measure the chain • Rotate slack again at the tightest position, and readjust if necessary. a new cotter pin through the • Install axle nut and axle, and spread its ends. NOTE WARNING Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear, and may 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. both chain adjuster locknuts. • Tighten the axle nut to the specified • Tighten torque. Tightening Torque Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb) A. Cotter Pin

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
131
NOTE
ż
Wheel
alignment
can
also
be
checked using the straightedge or
string method.
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will
result in abnormal wear, and may
result in an unsafe riding con-
dition. Align the rear wheel us-
ing the marks on the swingarm
or measuring the distance be-
tween the center of the axle and
swingarm pivot.
Tighten both chain adjuster locknuts.
Tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
Tightening Torque
Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
NOTE
ż
If a torque wrench is not available,
this item should be serviced by a
Kawasaki dealer.
Rotate the wheel, measure the chain
slack again at the tightest position,
and readjust if necessary.
Install a new cotter pin through the
axle nut and axle, and spread its
ends.
A. Cotter Pin