Inspection; Reassembly - Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual

5-14 COOLING SYSTEM

INSPECTION

WATER PUMP BEARING
Inspect the inner race play of the water pump bearing by hand
while it is in the water pump housing. Rotate the inner race by
hand to inspect it for abnormal noise and smooth rotation. If ab-
normal noise occurs or if rough movement is noted, replace the
water pump bearing with a new one.
Remove the water pump bearing using the special tool, as fol-
lows:
Insert the bearing remover attachment into the water pump
bearing.
Install the wedge from the opposite side and lock it into the
slit of the bearing remover attachment.
Drive out the water pump bearing by knocking the wedge bar.
09941-50111: Bearing remover
Replace the removed bearing with a new one.
MECHANICAL SEAL
Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage. If any dam-
ages are found, replace the mechanical seal with a new one.
Remove the mechanical seal.
Replace the removed mechanical seal with a new one.

REASSEMBLY

Reassemble and remount the water pump in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Install the water pump bearings using the special tool.
09913-70210: Bearing installer set
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