Suzuki LT-Z400 2003 - Inspection

5-16 COOLIHG AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM
• Place a rag over the water pump.
• Remove the oil seal using a suitable bar.
NOTE:
Jf there is no abnormal condition, the oil seal removal is not nec~
essary.
ICAUTIONI
The removed oil seal must be replaced with a new one .
• Remove the mechanical seal ring (j) and the rubber seal 12)
from the impeller.
INSPECTION
BEARING
• Inspect the play of the bearing by hand while it is in the water
pump case,
• Rotate the inner race by hand to inspect for abnormal noise
and smooth rotation.
• Replace the bearing if there is anything unusual.
MECHANICAL SEAL
• Visually inspect the mechanical seal for damage, with particu·
lar attention given to
the sealing face.
• Replace Ihe m ec han ica l seal that shows indications of leak-
age.
OIL SEAL
• Visually inspect the oil seal for damage, with particular atten-
tion given to the lip.
• Replace
the oil seal that shows indications of leakage.