Before completing any service on the motorcycle, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent the engine from accidentally turning over. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first and then the positive (+). When completed with the service, first connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery then the negative (–) cable to the negative terminal.

Edges of Parts
Lift large or heavy parts wearing gloves to prevent injury from possible sharp edges on the parts.

Solvent
Use a high flash-point solvent when cleaning parts. High flash-point solvent should be used according to directions of the solvent manufacturer.

Before Servicing
Cleaning Vehicle before DisassemblyGear Position Switch Installation
Securely place the springs [A] and pins [B] into the holes
[C] of the shift drum.
Apply grease to the new O-ring [D].
Install the gear position switch [E].
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the gear position switch screws [F].
Tighten:
Torque - Gear Position Swit ...
Steering Damper Oil Leak Inspection
Visually inspect the steering damper [A] for oil leakage.
If the oil leakage is found on it, replace the steering
damper with a new one (see Steering Damper Removal/
Installation in the Steering chapter).
ZX1000JD/KD [B]
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Oil Cooler Removal
Remove:
Coolant (Drain, see Coolant Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Engine Oil (Drain, see Engine Oil Change in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter)
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Water Hose Ends [A] (Disconnect)
Remove:
Oil Cool ...