Wheels/Tires

Hub Bearing Inspection

~1min read

Since the hub bearings are made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.

NOTE

Do not remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings are removed, they will need to be replaced with new ones.

  • Turn each bearing in the hub back and forth [A] while checking for plays, roughness, or binding.

If bearing play, roughness or binding is found, replace the bearing.

  • Examine the bearing seal [B] for tears or leakage.

If the seal is torn or is leaking, replace the bearing.

Hub Bearing Inspection

Hub Bearing Lubrication

NOTE

Since the hub bearings are packed with grease and sealed, lubrication is not required.

Test yourself

A quick Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.