Inspection; Dust Seal And Bearing Replacement - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

16-8 FRONT AND REAR WHEELS

INSPECTION

WHEEL SPACER
• Remove the wheel spacers from the rear wheel.
• Inspect the rear wheel spacers 1 and dust seals 2 for wear
and cracks.
• If any defects are found, replace the spacer together with the
dust seal.
NOTE:
Apply grease on the spacers and dust seals before reassem-
bling.
SPROCKET
• Inspect the sprocket teeth for wear.
• If they are worn as shown, replace the two sprockets and
drive chain as a set.
AXLE SHAFT ('16-3)
WHEEL RIM ('16-4)
WHEEL BEARING ('16-4)

DUST SEAL AND BEARING REPLACEMENT

• Remove the dust seals with the special tool.
The removed dust seals must be replaced with new
ones.
" 09913-50121: Oil seal remover
• Remove the snap ring 1.
The removed snap ring must be replaced with a new
one.
" 09900-06108: Snap ring pliers
CAUTION
CAUTION
Normal wear
Excessive wear