Rear suspension of motorcycle Kawasaki ZX-6R/ZX-600-J (2000-2002)

Rear suspension exploded view
G. Apply or add grease. T5: 34 N·m (3.5 kg·m, 25 ft·lb) T6: 110 N·m (11.0 kg·m, 80 ft·lb) T7: 59 N·m (6.0 kg·m, 43 ft·lb)

Rebound damping force adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound damping adjuster [A] until you feel a click. The standard adjuster setting for an average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories is the 10th click from the 1st click...

Compression damping force adjustment
To adjust the compression damping force, turn the compression damping adjuster [A] on the gas reservoir until you feel a click. The standard adjuster setting for the average-build rider of 68 kg (150 lb) with no passenger and no accessories is the...

Spring preload adjustment
Remove the rear shock absorber from the frame (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Loosen the locknut and turn out the adjusting nut to free the spring. Special Tool - Steering Stem Nut Wrenches: 57001-1100 (2) Measure the spring free length. Spring...

Rear shock absorber — removal and installation
Removal Remove the lower fairings (see Frame chapter). Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238 Remove: Lower Shock Absorber Bolt [A] Upper Tie-Rod Bolt [B] Remove: Upper Shock Absorber Bolt [A] Remove the...

Rear shock absorber scrapping
Warning! Since the reservoir tank of the rear shock absorber contains nitrogen gas, do not incinerate the reservoir tank without first releasing the gas or it may explode. Remove the shock absorber (see Rear Shock Absorber Removal). Remove the valve...

Swingarm — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Rear Wheel (see Wheels/Tires chapter) Chain Cover Brake Hose Clamp [A] Lower Shock Absorber Nut and Bolt [B] Upper Tie-Rod Nut and Bolt [C] Swingarm Pivot Nut [D] Pull off the pivot shaft and remove the swingarm. Installation Apply...

Swingarm bearing — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Swingarm Collars [A] Cap [B] Grease Seals [C] Sleeve [D] Circlip (right side) [E] Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Remove the ball bearing and needle bearings using the oil seal & bearing remover [A]. Special Tool -...

Tie-rod — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Upper and Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter) Radiator (see Cooling System chapter) Muffler (see Engine Top End chapter) Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238 Remove: Upper Tie-Rod Bolt...

Rocker arm — removal and installation
Removal Remove: Upper and Lower Fairings (see Frame chapter) Radiator (see Cooling System chapter) Muffler (see Engine Top End chapter) Using the jack, raise the rear wheel off the ground. Special Tool - Jack: 57001-1238 Remove: Lower Rear Shock...

Needle bearing — inspection
If there is any doubt as to the condition of either needle bearing, replace the bearing and sleeve as a set, and/or add grease to the grease nipple. Tie-rod, rocker arm sleeve inspection If there is visible damage, replace the sleeve and needle...